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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,202.83, 57,291.27 and 13,237.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,202.83, 57,291.27 and 13,237.05 is: 19,851.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,202.83 : 57,291.27 = 13,237.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,202.83/57,291.27 = 13,237.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,202.83x = 57,291.27 × 13,237.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,202.83x = 758,367,405.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,367,405.55/38,202.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,851.08

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