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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,463.70, 57,663.15 and 19,995.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,463.70, 57,663.15 and 19,995.70 is: 29,976.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,463.70 : 57,663.15 = 19,995.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,463.70/57,663.15 = 19,995.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,463.70x = 57,663.15 × 19,995.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,463.70x = 1,153,015,048.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,015,048.46/38,463.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,976.71

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