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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,950.03, 58,406.55 and 20,211.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,950.03, 58,406.55 and 20,211.31 is: 30,307.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,950.03 : 58,406.55 = 20,211.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,950.03/58,406.55 = 20,211.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,950.03x = 58,406.55 × 20,211.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,950.03x = 1,180,472,888.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,472,888.08/38,950.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,307.37

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