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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,068.17, 52,535.48 and 20,841.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,068.17, 52,535.48 and 20,841.74 is: 28,762.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,068.17 : 52,535.48 = 20,841.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,068.17/52,535.48 = 20,841.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,068.17x = 52,535.48 × 20,841.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,068.17x = 1,094,930,645.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,930,645.06/38,068.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,762.37

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