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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,059.58, 57,026.46 and 13,086.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,059.58, 57,026.46 and 13,086.20 is: 19,607.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,059.58 : 57,026.46 = 13,086.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,059.58/57,026.46 = 13,086.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,059.58x = 57,026.46 × 13,086.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,059.58x = 746,259,660.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,259,660.85/38,059.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,607.67

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