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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,174.69, 57,265.95 and 13,214.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,174.69, 57,265.95 and 13,214.70 is: 19,823.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,174.69 : 57,265.95 = 13,214.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,174.69/57,265.95 = 13,214.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,174.69x = 57,265.95 × 13,214.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,174.69x = 756,752,349.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,752,349.47/38,174.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,823.41

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