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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,435.93, 57,679.55 and 13,475.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,435.93, 57,679.55 and 13,475.96 is: 20,222.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,435.93 : 57,679.55 = 13,475.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,435.93/57,679.55 = 13,475.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,435.93x = 57,679.55 × 13,475.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,435.93x = 777,287,308.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,287,308.62/38,435.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,222.93

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