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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,114.35, 57,223.89 and 19,406.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,114.35, 57,223.89 and 19,406.96 is: 29,137.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,114.35 : 57,223.89 = 19,406.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,114.35/57,223.89 = 19,406.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,114.35x = 57,223.89 × 19,406.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,114.35x = 1,110,541,409.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,541,409.64/38,114.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,137.10

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