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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,691.17, 58,090.22 and 19,986.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,691.17, 58,090.22 and 19,986.65 is: 30,007.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,691.17 : 58,090.22 = 19,986.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,691.17/58,090.22 = 19,986.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,691.17x = 58,090.22 × 19,986.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,691.17x = 1,161,028,505.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,028,505.18/38,691.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,007.59

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