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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,614.34, 57,926.28 and 13,649.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,614.34, 57,926.28 and 13,649.24 is: 20,475.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,614.34 : 57,926.28 = 13,649.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,614.34/57,926.28 = 13,649.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,614.34x = 57,926.28 × 13,649.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,614.34x = 790,649,698.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,649,698.03/38,614.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,475.55

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