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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,009.93, 56,984.55 and 19,021.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,009.93, 56,984.55 and 19,021.99 is: 28,517.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,009.93 : 56,984.55 = 19,021.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,009.93/56,984.55 = 19,021.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,009.93x = 56,984.55 × 19,021.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,009.93x = 1,083,959,255.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,959,255.33/38,009.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,517.80

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