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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,191.62, 57,273.75 and 13,224.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,191.62, 57,273.75 and 13,224.97 is: 19,832.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,191.62 : 57,273.75 = 13,224.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,191.62/57,273.75 = 13,224.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,191.62x = 57,273.75 × 13,224.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,191.62x = 757,443,625.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,443,625.54/38,191.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,832.72

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