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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,595.93, 57,882.08 and 13,630.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,595.93, 57,882.08 and 13,630.13 is: 20,441.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,595.93 : 57,882.08 = 13,630.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,595.93/57,882.08 = 13,630.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,595.93x = 57,882.08 × 13,630.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,595.93x = 788,940,160.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,940,160.12/38,595.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,441.02

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