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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,191.68, 57,273.84 and 13,225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,191.68, 57,273.84 and 13,225.02 is: 19,832.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,191.68 : 57,273.84 = 13,225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,191.68/57,273.84 = 13,225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,191.68x = 57,273.84 × 13,225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,191.68x = 757,447,679.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,447,679.48/38,191.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,832.79

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