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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,127.26, 52,614.30 and 20,899.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,127.26, 52,614.30 and 20,899.52 is: 28,840.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,127.26 : 52,614.30 = 20,899.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,127.26/52,614.30 = 20,899.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,127.26x = 52,614.30 × 20,899.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,127.26x = 1,099,613,615.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,613,615.14/38,127.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,840.61

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