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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,069.43, 52,535.93 and 20,606.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,069.43, 52,535.93 and 20,606.75 is: 28,437.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,069.43 : 52,535.93 = 20,606.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,069.43/52,535.93 = 20,606.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,069.43x = 52,535.93 × 20,606.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,069.43x = 1,082,594,409.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,594,409.81/38,069.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,437.37

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