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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,911.59, 58,385.61 and 19,179.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,911.59, 58,385.61 and 19,179.38 is: 28,778.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,911.59 : 58,385.61 = 19,179.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,911.59/58,385.61 = 19,179.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,911.59x = 58,385.61 × 19,179.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,911.59x = 1,119,799,800.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,799,800.72/38,911.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,778.05

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