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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,225.40, 57,338.10 and 28,383.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,225.40, 57,338.10 and 28,383.90 is: 42,575.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,225.40 : 57,338.10 = 28,383.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,225.40/57,338.10 = 28,383.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,225.40x = 57,338.10 × 28,383.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,225.40x = 1,627,478,896.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,478,896.59/38,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,575.85

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