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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,068.93, 52,535.24 and 20,606.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,068.93, 52,535.24 and 20,606.24 is: 28,436.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,068.93 : 52,535.24 = 20,606.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,068.93/52,535.24 = 20,606.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,068.93x = 52,535.24 × 20,606.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,068.93x = 1,082,553,792.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,553,792.20/38,068.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,436.68

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