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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,071.17, 52,539.62 and 20,844.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,071.17, 52,539.62 and 20,844.74 is: 28,766.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,071.17 : 52,539.62 = 20,844.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,071.17/52,539.62 = 20,844.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,071.17x = 52,539.62 × 20,844.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,071.17x = 1,095,174,351.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,174,351.68/38,071.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,766.50

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