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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,060.68, 57,007.80 and 19,308.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,060.68, 57,007.80 and 19,308.40 is: 28,920.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,060.68 : 57,007.80 = 19,308.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,060.68/57,007.80 = 19,308.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,060.68x = 57,007.80 × 19,308.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,060.68x = 1,100,729,405.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,729,405.52/38,060.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,920.38

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