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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,163.39, 57,250.29 and 13,196.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,163.39, 57,250.29 and 13,196.73 is: 19,796.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,163.39 : 57,250.29 = 13,196.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,163.39/57,250.29 = 13,196.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,163.39x = 57,250.29 × 13,196.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,163.39x = 755,516,809.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,516,809.50/38,163.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,796.90

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