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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,034.63, 57,037.77 and 13,067.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,034.63, 57,037.77 and 13,067.60 is: 19,596.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,034.63 : 57,037.77 = 13,067.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,034.63/57,037.77 = 13,067.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,034.63x = 57,037.77 × 13,067.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,034.63x = 745,346,478.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,346,478.06/38,034.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,596.52

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