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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,068.78, 57,111.81 and 20,538.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,068.78, 57,111.81 and 20,538.22 is: 30,811.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,068.78 : 57,111.81 = 20,538.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,068.78/57,111.81 = 20,538.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,068.78x = 57,111.81 × 20,538.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,068.78x = 1,172,974,918.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,974,918.38/38,068.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,811.99

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