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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,644.60, 57,971.78 and 13,678.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,644.60, 57,971.78 and 13,678.78 is: 20,519.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,644.60 : 57,971.78 = 13,678.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,644.60/57,971.78 = 13,678.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,644.60x = 57,971.78 × 13,678.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,644.60x = 792,983,224.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,983,224.83/38,644.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,519.90

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