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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,176.19, 52,683.43 and 20,948.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,176.19, 52,683.43 and 20,948.44 is: 28,909.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,176.19 : 52,683.43 = 20,948.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,176.19/52,683.43 = 20,948.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,176.19x = 52,683.43 × 20,948.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,176.19x = 1,103,635,626.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,635,626.33/38,176.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,909.00

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