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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,204.82, 57,315.42 and 13,245.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,204.82, 57,315.42 and 13,245.66 is: 19,871.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,204.82 : 57,315.42 = 13,245.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,204.82/57,315.42 = 13,245.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,204.82x = 57,315.42 × 13,245.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,204.82x = 759,180,566.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,180,566.08/38,204.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,871.33

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