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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,069.17, 52,535.58 and 20,606.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,069.17, 52,535.58 and 20,606.49 is: 28,437.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,069.17 : 52,535.58 = 20,606.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,069.17/52,535.58 = 20,606.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,069.17x = 52,535.58 × 20,606.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,069.17x = 1,082,573,903.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,573,903.91/38,069.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,437.02

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