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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,253.58, 57,389.61 and 13,290

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,253.58, 57,389.61 and 13,290 is: 19,938.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,253.58 : 57,389.61 = 13,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,253.58/57,389.61 = 13,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,253.58x = 57,389.61 × 13,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,253.58x = 762,707,916.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,707,916.90/38,253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,938.21

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