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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,639.20, 57,926.40 and 20,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,639.20, 57,926.40 and 20,171.20 is: 30,239.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,639.20 : 57,926.40 = 20,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,639.20/57,926.40 = 20,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,639.20x = 57,926.40 × 20,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,639.20x = 1,168,444,999.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,444,999.68/38,639.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,239.89

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