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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,167.23, 57,256.04 and 13,200.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,167.23, 57,256.04 and 13,200.58 is: 19,802.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,167.23 : 57,256.04 = 13,200.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,167.23/57,256.04 = 13,200.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,167.23x = 57,256.04 × 13,200.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,167.23x = 755,812,936.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,812,936.50/38,167.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,802.67

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