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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,324.63, 57,470.53 and 13,357.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,324.63, 57,470.53 and 13,357.29 is: 20,030.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,324.63 : 57,470.53 = 13,357.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,324.63/57,470.53 = 13,357.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,324.63x = 57,470.53 × 13,357.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,324.63x = 767,650,535.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,650,535.66/38,324.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,030.21

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