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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,233.41, 57,385.14 and 20,484.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,233.41, 57,385.14 and 20,484.11 is: 30,744.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,233.41 : 57,385.14 = 20,484.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,233.41/57,385.14 = 20,484.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,233.41x = 57,385.14 × 20,484.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,233.41x = 1,175,483,233.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,483,233.20/38,233.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,744.92

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