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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,192.62, 57,275.24 and 13,225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,192.62, 57,275.24 and 13,225.96 is: 19,834.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,192.62 : 57,275.24 = 13,225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,192.62/57,275.24 = 13,225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,192.62x = 57,275.24 × 13,225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,192.62x = 757,520,033.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,520,033.23/38,192.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,834.20

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