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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,170.16, 57,196.83 and 20,403.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,170.16, 57,196.83 and 20,403.33 is: 30,573.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,170.16 : 57,196.83 = 20,403.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,170.16/57,196.83 = 20,403.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,170.16x = 57,196.83 × 20,403.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,170.16x = 1,167,005,797.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,005,797.44/38,170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,573.78

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