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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,094.82, 57,163.83 and 20,564.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,094.82, 57,163.83 and 20,564.26 is: 30,858.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,094.82 : 57,163.83 = 20,564.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,094.82/57,163.83 = 20,564.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,094.82x = 57,163.83 × 20,564.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,094.82x = 1,175,531,862.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,531,862.72/38,094.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,858.05

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