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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,170.08, 57,252.24 and 19,438.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,170.08, 57,252.24 and 19,438.38 is: 29,156.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,170.08 : 57,252.24 = 19,438.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,170.08/57,252.24 = 19,438.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,170.08x = 57,252.24 × 19,438.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,170.08x = 1,112,890,796.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,890,796.97/38,170.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,156.10

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