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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,812.80, 58,219.20 and 28,444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,812.80, 58,219.20 and 28,444.80 is: 42,667.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,812.80 : 58,219.20 = 28,444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,812.80/58,219.20 = 28,444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,812.80x = 58,219.20 × 28,444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,812.80x = 1,656,033,500.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,033,500.16/38,812.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,667.20

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