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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,203.13, 57,305.41 and 13,244.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,203.13, 57,305.41 and 13,244.00 is: 19,866.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,203.13 : 57,305.41 = 13,244.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,203.13/57,305.41 = 13,244.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,203.13x = 57,305.41 × 13,244.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,203.13x = 758,952,530.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,952,530.40/38,203.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,866.24

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