Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,179.73, 57,255.87 and 13,213
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 38,179.73, 57,255.87 and 13,213 is: 19,814.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,179.73 : 57,255.87 = 13,213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,179.73/57,255.87 = 13,213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,179.73x = 57,255.87 × 13,213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,179.73x = 756,521,810.31 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 756,521,810.31/38,179.73 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,814.75
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