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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,001.52, 56,988.61 and 13,035.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,001.52, 56,988.61 and 13,035.09 is: 19,547.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,001.52 : 56,988.61 = 13,035.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,001.52/56,988.61 = 13,035.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,001.52x = 56,988.61 × 13,035.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,001.52x = 742,851,914.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,851,914.77/38,001.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,547.95

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