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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,197.20, 57,282.08 and 13,230.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,197.20, 57,282.08 and 13,230.53 is: 19,841.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,197.20 : 57,282.08 = 13,230.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,197.20/57,282.08 = 13,230.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,197.20x = 57,282.08 × 13,230.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,197.20x = 757,871,925.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,871,925.34/38,197.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,841.03

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