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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,121.84, 57,168.59 and 19,395.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,121.84, 57,168.59 and 19,395.45 is: 29,085.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,121.84 : 57,168.59 = 19,395.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,121.84/57,168.59 = 19,395.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,121.84x = 57,168.59 × 19,395.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,121.84x = 1,108,810,431.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,810,431.94/38,121.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,085.96

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