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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,043.96, 57,035.82 and 19,306.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,043.96, 57,035.82 and 19,306.76 is: 28,944.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,043.96 : 57,035.82 = 19,306.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,043.96/57,035.82 = 19,306.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,043.96x = 57,035.82 × 19,306.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,043.96x = 1,101,176,888.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,176,888.14/38,043.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,944.85

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