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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,673.36, 58,064.67 and 19,966.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,673.36, 58,064.67 and 19,966.32 is: 29,977.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,673.36 : 58,064.67 = 19,966.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,673.36/58,064.67 = 19,966.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,673.36x = 58,064.67 × 19,966.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,673.36x = 1,159,337,781.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,337,781.91/38,673.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,977.68

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