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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,245.28, 57,367.92 and 13,621.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,245.28, 57,367.92 and 13,621.28 is: 20,431.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,245.28 : 57,367.92 = 13,621.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,245.28/57,367.92 = 13,621.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,245.28x = 57,367.92 × 13,621.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,245.28x = 781,424,501.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,424,501.34/38,245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,431.92

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