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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,095.97, 57,147.71 and 13,132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,095.97, 57,147.71 and 13,132.73 is: 19,700.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,095.97 : 57,147.71 = 13,132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,095.97/57,147.71 = 13,132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,095.97x = 57,147.71 × 13,132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,095.97x = 750,505,445.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,505,445.55/38,095.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,700.39

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