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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,271.96, 57,413.88 and 19,541.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,271.96, 57,413.88 and 19,541.86 is: 29,315.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,271.96 : 57,413.88 = 19,541.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,271.96/57,413.88 = 19,541.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,271.96x = 57,413.88 × 19,541.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,271.96x = 1,121,973,861.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,973,861.48/38,271.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,315.82

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