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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,004.68, 57,009.91 and 13,044.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,004.68, 57,009.91 and 13,044.53 is: 19,567.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,004.68 : 57,009.91 = 13,044.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,004.68/57,009.91 = 13,044.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,004.68x = 57,009.91 × 13,044.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,004.68x = 743,667,481.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,667,481.29/38,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,567.79

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