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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,748.98, 58,159.85 and 19,041.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,748.98, 58,159.85 and 19,041.68 is: 28,580.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,748.98 : 58,159.85 = 19,041.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,748.98/58,159.85 = 19,041.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,748.98x = 58,159.85 × 19,041.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,748.98x = 1,107,460,866.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,460,866.54/38,748.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,580.39

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