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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,631.84, 57,952.35 and 13,666.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,631.84, 57,952.35 and 13,666.74 is: 20,501.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,631.84 : 57,952.35 = 13,666.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,631.84/57,952.35 = 13,666.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,631.84x = 57,952.35 × 13,666.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,631.84x = 792,019,699.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,019,699.84/38,631.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,501.73

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