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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,454, 53,066.52 and 20,790

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,454, 53,066.52 and 20,790 is: 28,690.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,454 : 53,066.52 = 20,790 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,454/53,066.52 = 20,790/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,454x = 53,066.52 × 20,790
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,454x = 1,103,252,950.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,252,950.80/38,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,690.20

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