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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,346.93, 57,537.14 and 13,404.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,346.93, 57,537.14 and 13,404.87 is: 20,113.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,346.93 : 57,537.14 = 13,404.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,346.93/57,537.14 = 13,404.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,346.93x = 57,537.14 × 13,404.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,346.93x = 771,277,814.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,277,814.85/38,346.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,113.16

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