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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,009.67, 57,021.35 and 13,043.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,009.67, 57,021.35 and 13,043.27 is: 19,567.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,009.67 : 57,021.35 = 13,043.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,009.67/57,021.35 = 13,043.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,009.67x = 57,021.35 × 13,043.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,009.67x = 743,744,863.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,744,863.81/38,009.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,567.25

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