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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,059.03, 57,026.21 and 20,270.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,059.03, 57,026.21 and 20,270.81 is: 30,373.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,059.03 : 57,026.21 = 20,270.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,059.03/57,026.21 = 20,270.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,059.03x = 57,026.21 × 20,270.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,059.03x = 1,155,967,182.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,967,182.80/38,059.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,373.01

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