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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,753.26, 58,103.50 and 19,731.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,753.26, 58,103.50 and 19,731.14 is: 29,583.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,753.26 : 58,103.50 = 19,731.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,753.26/58,103.50 = 19,731.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,753.26x = 58,103.50 × 19,731.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,753.26x = 1,146,448,590.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,448,590.35/38,753.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,583.28

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