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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,168.83, 57,250.37 and 19,437.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,168.83, 57,250.37 and 19,437.13 is: 29,154.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,168.83 : 57,250.37 = 19,437.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,168.83/57,250.37 = 19,437.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,168.83x = 57,250.37 × 19,437.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,168.83x = 1,112,782,787.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,782,787.05/38,168.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,154.23

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