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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,266.10, 57,292.62 and 28,877.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,266.10, 57,292.62 and 28,877.66 is: 43,236.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,266.10 : 57,292.62 = 28,877.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,266.10/57,292.62 = 28,877.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,266.10x = 57,292.62 × 28,877.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,266.10x = 1,654,476,514.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,476,514.41/38,266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,236.09

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