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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,043.55, 57,071.70 and 13,082.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,043.55, 57,071.70 and 13,082.59 is: 19,626.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,043.55 : 57,071.70 = 13,082.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,043.55/57,071.70 = 13,082.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,043.55x = 57,071.70 × 13,082.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,043.55x = 746,645,651.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,645,651.70/38,043.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,626.08

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