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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,629.26, 57,969.86 and 13,669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,629.26, 57,969.86 and 13,669.20 is: 20,512.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,629.26 : 57,969.86 = 13,669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,629.26/57,969.86 = 13,669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,629.26x = 57,969.86 × 13,669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,629.26x = 792,401,541.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,401,541.97/38,629.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,512.99

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