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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,002.24, 57,004.17 and 13,042.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,002.24, 57,004.17 and 13,042.09 is: 19,563.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,002.24 : 57,004.17 = 13,042.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,002.24/57,004.17 = 13,042.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,002.24x = 57,004.17 × 13,042.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,002.24x = 743,453,515.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,453,515.52/38,002.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,563.41

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