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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,614.62, 57,926.70 and 13,649.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,614.62, 57,926.70 and 13,649.52 is: 20,475.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,614.62 : 57,926.70 = 13,649.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,614.62/57,926.70 = 13,649.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,614.62x = 57,926.70 × 13,649.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,614.62x = 790,671,650.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,671,650.18/38,614.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,475.97

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