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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,906.46, 58,377.92 and 19,174.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,906.46, 58,377.92 and 19,174.25 is: 28,770.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,906.46 : 58,377.92 = 19,174.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,906.46/58,377.92 = 19,174.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,906.46x = 58,377.92 × 19,174.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,906.46x = 1,119,352,882.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,352,882.63/38,906.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,770.36

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