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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,470.06, 57,711.46 and 13,503.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,470.06, 57,711.46 and 13,503.63 is: 20,257.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,470.06 : 57,711.46 = 13,503.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,470.06/57,711.46 = 13,503.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,470.06x = 57,711.46 × 13,503.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,470.06x = 779,313,914.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,313,914.04/38,470.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,257.68

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