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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,229.03, 57,308.99 and 13,599.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,229.03, 57,308.99 and 13,599.27 is: 20,386.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,229.03 : 57,308.99 = 13,599.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,229.03/57,308.99 = 13,599.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,229.03x = 57,308.99 × 13,599.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,229.03x = 779,360,360.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,360,360.44/38,229.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,386.61

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