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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,611.20, 57,917.88 and 13,647.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,611.20, 57,917.88 and 13,647.72 is: 20,471.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,611.20 : 57,917.88 = 13,647.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,611.20/57,917.88 = 13,647.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,611.20x = 57,917.88 × 13,647.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,611.20x = 790,447,009.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,447,009.23/38,611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,471.96

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