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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,305.49, 57,512.06 and 19,598.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,305.49, 57,512.06 and 19,598.94 is: 29,425.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,305.49 : 57,512.06 = 19,598.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,305.49/57,512.06 = 19,598.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,305.49x = 57,512.06 × 19,598.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,305.49x = 1,127,175,413.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,175,413.22/38,305.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,425.95

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