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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,060.28, 57,099.06 and 20,529.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,060.28, 57,099.06 and 20,529.72 is: 30,799.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,060.28 : 57,099.06 = 20,529.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,060.28/57,099.06 = 20,529.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,060.28x = 57,099.06 × 20,529.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,060.28x = 1,172,227,714.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,227,714.06/38,060.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,799.24

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