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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,035.58, 57,039.39 and 13,068.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,035.58, 57,039.39 and 13,068.54 is: 19,598.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,035.58 : 57,039.39 = 13,068.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,035.58/57,039.39 = 13,068.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,035.58x = 57,039.39 × 13,068.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,035.58x = 745,421,549.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,421,549.79/38,035.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,598.01

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