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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,235.84, 57,247.44 and 28,847.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,235.84, 57,247.44 and 28,847.53 is: 43,191.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,235.84 : 57,247.44 = 28,847.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,235.84/57,247.44 = 28,847.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,235.84x = 57,247.44 × 28,847.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,235.84x = 1,651,447,242.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,447,242.82/38,235.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,191.08

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