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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,190.27, 57,274.38 and 13,229.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,190.27, 57,274.38 and 13,229.31 is: 19,840.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,190.27 : 57,274.38 = 13,229.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,190.27/57,274.38 = 13,229.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,190.27x = 57,274.38 × 13,229.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,190.27x = 757,700,528.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,700,528.08/38,190.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,840.15

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