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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,280.69, 57,437.51 and 13,307.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,280.69, 57,437.51 and 13,307.14 is: 19,966.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,280.69 : 57,437.51 = 13,307.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,280.69/57,437.51 = 13,307.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,280.69x = 57,437.51 × 13,307.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,280.69x = 764,328,992.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,328,992.08/38,280.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,966.44

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