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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,750.06, 58,115.36 and 20,007.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,750.06, 58,115.36 and 20,007.48 is: 30,006.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,750.06 : 58,115.36 = 20,007.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,750.06/58,115.36 = 20,007.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,750.06x = 58,115.36 × 20,007.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,750.06x = 1,162,741,902.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,741,902.89/38,750.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,006.20

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