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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,009.17, 57,020.60 and 13,042.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,009.17, 57,020.60 and 13,042.77 is: 19,566.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,009.17 : 57,020.60 = 13,042.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,009.17/57,020.60 = 13,042.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,009.17x = 57,020.60 × 13,042.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,009.17x = 743,706,571.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,706,571.06/38,009.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,566.50

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