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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,256.07, 57,393.36 and 13,292.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,256.07, 57,393.36 and 13,292.50 is: 19,941.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,256.07 : 57,393.36 = 13,292.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,256.07/57,393.36 = 13,292.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,256.07x = 57,393.36 × 13,292.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,256.07x = 762,901,237.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,901,237.80/38,256.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,941.97

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