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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,094.93, 57,146.16 and 13,131.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,094.93, 57,146.16 and 13,131.69 is: 19,698.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,094.93 : 57,146.16 = 13,131.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,094.93/57,146.16 = 13,131.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,094.93x = 57,146.16 × 13,131.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,094.93x = 750,425,882.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,425,882.59/38,094.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,698.84

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