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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,217.93, 57,327.57 and 13,258.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,217.93, 57,327.57 and 13,258.86 is: 19,888.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,217.93 : 57,327.57 = 13,258.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,217.93/57,327.57 = 13,258.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,217.93x = 57,327.57 × 13,258.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,217.93x = 760,098,224.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,098,224.77/38,217.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,888.52

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