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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,073.83, 52,539.96 and 20,845.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,073.83, 52,539.96 and 20,845.74 is: 28,766.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,073.83 : 52,539.96 = 20,845.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,073.83/52,539.96 = 20,845.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,073.83x = 52,539.96 × 20,845.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,073.83x = 1,095,234,208.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,234,208.17/38,073.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,766.06

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