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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,117.20, 52,601.76 and 20,889.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,117.20, 52,601.76 and 20,889.49 is: 28,827.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,117.20 : 52,601.76 = 20,889.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,117.20/52,601.76 = 20,889.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,117.20x = 52,601.76 × 20,889.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,117.20x = 1,098,823,939.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,823,939.50/38,117.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,827.51

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