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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,909.59, 58,382.61 and 19,177.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,909.59, 58,382.61 and 19,177.38 is: 28,775.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,909.59 : 58,382.61 = 19,177.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,909.59/58,382.61 = 19,177.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,909.59x = 58,382.61 × 19,177.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,909.59x = 1,119,625,401.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,625,401.47/38,909.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,775.05

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