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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,007.82, 56,992.20 and 13,041.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,007.82, 56,992.20 and 13,041.15 is: 19,555.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,007.82 : 56,992.20 = 13,041.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,007.82/56,992.20 = 13,041.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,007.82x = 56,992.20 × 13,041.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,007.82x = 743,243,829.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,243,829.03/38,007.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,555.02

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