Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,750.15, 58,132.08 and 20,024.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 38,750.15, 58,132.08 and 20,024.99 is: 30,041.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,750.15 : 58,132.08 = 20,024.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,750.15/58,132.08 = 20,024.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,750.15x = 58,132.08 × 20,024.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,750.15x = 1,164,094,320.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,164,094,320.68/38,750.15 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30,041.03
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