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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,651.67, 57,928.95 and 20,881.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,651.67, 57,928.95 and 20,881.62 is: 31,296.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,651.67 : 57,928.95 = 20,881.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,651.67/57,928.95 = 20,881.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,651.67x = 57,928.95 × 20,881.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,651.67x = 1,209,650,320.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,650,320.90/38,651.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,296.20

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