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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,737.76, 58,137.78 and 20,023.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,737.76, 58,137.78 and 20,023.27 is: 30,051.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,737.76 : 58,137.78 = 20,023.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,737.76/58,137.78 = 20,023.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,737.76x = 58,137.78 × 20,023.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,737.76x = 1,164,108,395.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,108,395.88/38,737.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,051.00

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