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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,232, 57,348 and 13,608

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,232, 57,348 and 13,608 is: 20,412

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,232 : 57,348 = 13,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,232/57,348 = 13,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,232x = 57,348 × 13,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,232x = 780,391,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,391,584/38,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,412

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