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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,046.68, 56,986.80 and 19,294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,046.68, 56,986.80 and 19,294.40 is: 28,899.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,046.68 : 56,986.80 = 19,294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,046.68/56,986.80 = 19,294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,046.68x = 56,986.80 × 19,294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,046.68x = 1,099,526,113.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,526,113.92/38,046.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,899.40

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