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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,283.76, 57,442.08 and 13,310.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,283.76, 57,442.08 and 13,310.20 is: 19,971.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,283.76 : 57,442.08 = 13,310.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,283.76/57,442.08 = 13,310.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,283.76x = 57,442.08 × 13,310.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,283.76x = 764,565,573.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,565,573.22/38,283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,971.02

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