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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,351, 57,489.78 and 19,623.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,351, 57,489.78 and 19,623.80 is: 29,416.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,351 : 57,489.78 = 19,623.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,351/57,489.78 = 19,623.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,351x = 57,489.78 × 19,623.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,351x = 1,128,167,944.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,167,944.76/38,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,416.91

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