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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,691.24, 58,027.62 and 19,961.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,691.24, 58,027.62 and 19,961.64 is: 29,937.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,691.24 : 58,027.62 = 19,961.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,691.24/58,027.62 = 19,961.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,691.24x = 58,027.62 × 19,961.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,691.24x = 1,158,326,460.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,326,460.50/38,691.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,937.69

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