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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,167.83, 57,248.87 and 19,436.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,167.83, 57,248.87 and 19,436.13 is: 29,152.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,167.83 : 57,248.87 = 19,436.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,167.83/57,248.87 = 19,436.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,167.83x = 57,248.87 × 19,436.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,167.83x = 1,112,696,382.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,696,382.49/38,167.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,152.73

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