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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,049.38, 57,059.88 and 13,082.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,049.38, 57,059.88 and 13,082.36 is: 19,618.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,049.38 : 57,059.88 = 13,082.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,049.38/57,059.88 = 13,082.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,049.38x = 57,059.88 × 13,082.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,049.38x = 746,477,891.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,477,891.72/38,049.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,618.66

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