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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,159.61, 57,241.95 and 13,202.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,159.61, 57,241.95 and 13,202.07 is: 19,803.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,159.61 : 57,241.95 = 13,202.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,159.61/57,241.95 = 13,202.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,159.61x = 57,241.95 × 13,202.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,159.61x = 755,712,230.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,712,230.84/38,159.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,803.98

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