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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,220.32, 57,304.30 and 19,464.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,220.32, 57,304.30 and 19,464.04 is: 29,182.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,220.32 : 57,304.30 = 19,464.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,220.32/57,304.30 = 19,464.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,220.32x = 57,304.30 × 19,464.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,220.32x = 1,115,373,187.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,373,187.37/38,220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,182.73

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