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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,234.84, 57,245.94 and 28,846.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,234.84, 57,245.94 and 28,846.53 is: 43,189.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,234.84 : 57,245.94 = 28,846.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,234.84/57,245.94 = 28,846.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,234.84x = 57,245.94 × 28,846.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,234.84x = 1,651,346,725.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,346,725.59/38,234.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,189.59

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