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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,217.96, 57,327.62 and 13,258.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,217.96, 57,327.62 and 13,258.82 is: 19,888.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,217.96 : 57,327.62 = 13,258.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,217.96/57,327.62 = 13,258.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,217.96x = 57,327.62 × 13,258.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,217.96x = 760,096,241.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,096,241.68/38,217.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,888.46

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