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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,662.38, 57,991.74 and 13,702.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,662.38, 57,991.74 and 13,702.02 is: 20,552.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,662.38 : 57,991.74 = 13,702.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,662.38/57,991.74 = 13,702.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,662.38x = 57,991.74 × 13,702.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,662.38x = 794,603,981.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,603,981.31/38,662.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,552.38

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