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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,018.78, 52,465.83 and 20,791.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,018.78, 52,465.83 and 20,791.16 is: 28,691.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,018.78 : 52,465.83 = 20,791.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,018.78/52,465.83 = 20,791.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,018.78x = 52,465.83 × 20,791.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,018.78x = 1,090,825,466.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,825,466.06/38,018.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,691.75

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