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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,011.65, 56,973.69 and 20,444.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,011.65, 56,973.69 and 20,444.58 is: 30,643.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,011.65 : 56,973.69 = 20,444.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,011.65/56,973.69 = 20,444.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,011.65x = 56,973.69 × 20,444.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,011.65x = 1,164,803,163.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,803,163.10/38,011.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,643.32

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