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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,246.28, 57,369.42 and 13,622.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,246.28, 57,369.42 and 13,622.28 is: 20,433.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,246.28 : 57,369.42 = 13,622.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,246.28/57,369.42 = 13,622.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,246.28x = 57,369.42 × 13,622.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,246.28x = 781,502,302.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,502,302.68/38,246.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,433.42

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