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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,273.46, 57,416.13 and 19,543.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,273.46, 57,416.13 and 19,543.37 is: 29,318.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,273.46 : 57,416.13 = 19,543.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,273.46/57,416.13 = 19,543.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,273.46x = 57,416.13 × 19,543.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,273.46x = 1,122,104,385.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,104,385.48/38,273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,318.08

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