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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,265.06, 57,414.92 and 19,535.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,265.06, 57,414.92 and 19,535.43 is: 29,311.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,265.06 : 57,414.92 = 19,535.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,265.06/57,414.92 = 19,535.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,265.06x = 57,414.92 × 19,535.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,265.06x = 1,121,625,052.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,625,052.94/38,265.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,311.99

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