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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,778.14, 58,196.17 and 28,805.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,778.14, 58,196.17 and 28,805.93 is: 43,230.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,778.14 : 58,196.17 = 28,805.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,778.14/58,196.17 = 28,805.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,778.14x = 58,196.17 × 28,805.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,778.14x = 1,676,394,762.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,394,762.55/38,778.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,230.40

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