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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,147.13, 57,206.65 and 13,180.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,147.13, 57,206.65 and 13,180.77 is: 19,766.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,147.13 : 57,206.65 = 13,180.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,147.13/57,206.65 = 13,180.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,147.13x = 57,206.65 × 13,180.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,147.13x = 754,027,696.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,027,696.12/38,147.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,766.30

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