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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,028.47, 57,049.52 and 13,062.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,028.47, 57,049.52 and 13,062.06 is: 19,595.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,028.47 : 57,049.52 = 13,062.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,028.47/57,049.52 = 13,062.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,028.47x = 57,049.52 × 13,062.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,028.47x = 745,184,187.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,184,187.90/38,028.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,595.43

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