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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,069.58, 57,041.46 and 13,096.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,069.58, 57,041.46 and 13,096.20 is: 19,622.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,069.58 : 57,041.46 = 13,096.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,069.58/57,041.46 = 13,096.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,069.58x = 57,041.46 × 13,096.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,069.58x = 747,026,368.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,026,368.45/38,069.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,622.66

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