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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,421, 57,581.28 and 19,685.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,421, 57,581.28 and 19,685.16 is: 29,502.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,421 : 57,581.28 = 19,685.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,421/57,581.28 = 19,685.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,421x = 57,581.28 × 19,685.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,421x = 1,133,496,709.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,496,709.80/38,421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,502.01

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