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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,007.80, 57,011.70 and 19,280.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,007.80, 57,011.70 and 19,280.60 is: 28,920.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,007.80 : 57,011.70 = 19,280.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,007.80/57,011.70 = 19,280.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,007.80x = 57,011.70 × 19,280.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,007.80x = 1,099,219,783.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,219,783.02/38,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,920.90

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