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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,207.06, 57,314.48 and 13,241.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,207.06, 57,314.48 and 13,241.38 is: 19,863.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,207.06 : 57,314.48 = 13,241.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,207.06/57,314.48 = 13,241.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,207.06x = 57,314.48 × 13,241.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,207.06x = 758,922,809.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,922,809.18/38,207.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,863.42

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