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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,924.27, 58,367.95 and 20,185.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,924.27, 58,367.95 and 20,185.55 is: 30,268.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,924.27 : 58,367.95 = 20,185.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,924.27/58,367.95 = 20,185.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,924.27x = 58,367.95 × 20,185.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,924.27x = 1,178,189,519.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,189,519.95/38,924.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,268.76

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