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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,459.70, 57,657.15 and 19,991.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,459.70, 57,657.15 and 19,991.70 is: 29,970.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,459.70 : 57,657.15 = 19,991.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,459.70/57,657.15 = 19,991.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,459.70x = 57,657.15 × 19,991.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,459.70x = 1,152,664,445.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,664,445.66/38,459.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,970.71

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