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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,001.15, 56,996.37 and 13,040.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,001.15, 56,996.37 and 13,040.76 is: 19,559.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,001.15 : 56,996.37 = 13,040.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,001.15/56,996.37 = 13,040.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,001.15x = 56,996.37 × 13,040.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,001.15x = 743,275,982.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,275,982.04/38,001.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,559.30

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