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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,390.82, 57,577.59 and 13,766.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,390.82, 57,577.59 and 13,766.82 is: 20,647.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,390.82 : 57,577.59 = 13,766.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,390.82/57,577.59 = 13,766.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,390.82x = 57,577.59 × 13,766.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,390.82x = 792,660,317.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,660,317.56/38,390.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,647.13

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