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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,306.59, 57,422.93 and 19,595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,306.59, 57,422.93 and 19,595.44 is: 29,374.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,306.59 : 57,422.93 = 19,595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,306.59/57,422.93 = 19,595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,306.59x = 57,422.93 × 19,595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,306.59x = 1,125,227,484.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,227,484.87/38,306.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,374.26

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