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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,006.82, 56,990.70 and 13,040.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,006.82, 56,990.70 and 13,040.15 is: 19,553.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,006.82 : 56,990.70 = 13,040.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,006.82/56,990.70 = 13,040.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,006.82x = 56,990.70 × 13,040.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,006.82x = 743,166,991.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,166,991.65/38,006.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,553.52

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