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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,105.69, 57,159.90 and 13,146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,105.69, 57,159.90 and 13,146.55 is: 19,720.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,105.69 : 57,159.90 = 13,146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,105.69/57,159.90 = 13,146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,105.69x = 57,159.90 × 13,146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,105.69x = 751,455,340.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,455,340.45/38,105.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,720.29

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