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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,465.94, 57,724.68 and 13,506.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,465.94, 57,724.68 and 13,506.07 is: 20,268.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,465.94 : 57,724.68 = 13,506.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,465.94/57,724.68 = 13,506.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,465.94x = 57,724.68 × 13,506.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,465.94x = 779,633,307.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,633,307.07/38,465.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,268.15

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