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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,010.67, 57,022.85 and 13,044.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,010.67, 57,022.85 and 13,044.27 is: 19,568.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,010.67 : 57,022.85 = 13,044.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,010.67/57,022.85 = 13,044.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,010.67x = 57,022.85 × 13,044.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,010.67x = 743,821,451.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,821,451.57/38,010.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,568.75

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