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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,230.03, 57,310.48 and 13,600.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,230.03, 57,310.48 and 13,600.27 is: 20,388.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,230.03 : 57,310.48 = 13,600.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,230.03/57,310.48 = 13,600.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,230.03x = 57,310.48 × 13,600.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,230.03x = 779,438,001.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,438,001.83/38,230.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,388.11

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