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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,476.70, 57,682.65 and 20,008.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,476.70, 57,682.65 and 20,008.70 is: 29,996.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,476.70 : 57,682.65 = 20,008.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,476.70/57,682.65 = 20,008.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,476.70x = 57,682.65 × 20,008.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,476.70x = 1,154,154,839.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,154,839.06/38,476.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,996.20

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