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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,069.67, 52,537.55 and 20,843.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,069.67, 52,537.55 and 20,843.24 is: 28,764.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,069.67 : 52,537.55 = 20,843.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,069.67/52,537.55 = 20,843.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,069.67x = 52,537.55 × 20,843.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,069.67x = 1,095,052,396.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,052,396.76/38,069.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,764.43

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