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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,147.05, 57,223.09 and 13,189.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,147.05, 57,223.09 and 13,189.51 is: 19,785.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,147.05 : 57,223.09 = 13,189.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,147.05/57,223.09 = 13,189.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,147.05x = 57,223.09 × 13,189.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,147.05x = 754,744,517.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,744,517.79/38,147.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,785.13

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