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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,628.88, 57,969.29 and 13,668.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,628.88, 57,969.29 and 13,668.83 is: 20,512.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,628.88 : 57,969.29 = 13,668.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,628.88/57,969.29 = 13,668.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,628.88x = 57,969.29 × 13,668.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,628.88x = 792,372,012.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,372,012.04/38,628.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,512.43

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