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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,256.84, 57,278.82 and 19,496.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,256.84, 57,278.82 and 19,496.42 is: 29,190.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,256.84 : 57,278.82 = 19,496.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,256.84/57,278.82 = 19,496.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,256.84x = 57,278.82 × 19,496.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,256.84x = 1,116,731,931.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,731,931.82/38,256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,190.39

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