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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,017.32, 57,011.13 and 13,052.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,017.32, 57,011.13 and 13,052.58 is: 19,573.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,017.32 : 57,011.13 = 13,052.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,017.32/57,011.13 = 13,052.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,017.32x = 57,011.13 × 13,052.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,017.32x = 744,142,335.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,142,335.22/38,017.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,573.77

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