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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,012.96, 57,022.48 and 13,042.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,012.96, 57,022.48 and 13,042.96 is: 19,565.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,012.96 : 57,022.48 = 13,042.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,012.96/57,022.48 = 13,042.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,012.96x = 57,022.48 × 13,042.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,012.96x = 743,741,925.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,741,925.74/38,012.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,565.48

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