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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,246.88, 57,356.13 and 13,280.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,246.88, 57,356.13 and 13,280.25 is: 19,915.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,246.88 : 57,356.13 = 13,280.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,246.88/57,356.13 = 13,280.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,246.88x = 57,356.13 × 13,280.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,246.88x = 761,703,745.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,703,745.43/38,246.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,915.45

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