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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,256.51, 57,383.19 and 13,302.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,256.51, 57,383.19 and 13,302.21 is: 19,952.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,256.51 : 57,383.19 = 13,302.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,256.51/57,383.19 = 13,302.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,256.51x = 57,383.19 × 13,302.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,256.51x = 763,323,243.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,323,243.85/38,256.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,952.77

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