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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,016.70, 57,008.74 and 13,059.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,016.70, 57,008.74 and 13,059.26 is: 19,583.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,016.70 : 57,008.74 = 13,059.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,016.70/57,008.74 = 13,059.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,016.70x = 57,008.74 × 13,059.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,016.70x = 744,491,957.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,491,957.93/38,016.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,583.29

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