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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,662.76, 58,016.46 and 20,893.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,662.76, 58,016.46 and 20,893.48 is: 31,352.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,662.76 : 58,016.46 = 20,893.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,662.76/58,016.46 = 20,893.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,662.76x = 58,016.46 × 20,893.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,662.76x = 1,212,165,746.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,165,746.68/38,662.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,352.28

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