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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,264.60, 57,290.38 and 28,876.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,264.60, 57,290.38 and 28,876.16 is: 43,233.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,264.60 : 57,290.38 = 28,876.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,264.60/57,290.38 = 28,876.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,264.60x = 57,290.38 × 28,876.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,264.60x = 1,654,325,820.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,325,820.70/38,264.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,233.85

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