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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,597.67, 57,850.34 and 19,886.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,597.67, 57,850.34 and 19,886.67 is: 29,806.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,597.67 : 57,850.34 = 19,886.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,597.67/57,850.34 = 19,886.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,597.67x = 57,850.34 × 19,886.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,597.67x = 1,150,450,521.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,450,521.53/38,597.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,806.22

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