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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,209.06, 57,317.48 and 13,243.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,209.06, 57,317.48 and 13,243.38 is: 19,866.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,209.06 : 57,317.48 = 13,243.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,209.06/57,317.48 = 13,243.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,209.06x = 57,317.48 × 13,243.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,209.06x = 759,077,168.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,077,168.28/38,209.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,866.42

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