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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,676.50, 58,019.34 and 13,719.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,676.50, 58,019.34 and 13,719.03 is: 20,580.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,676.50 : 58,019.34 = 13,719.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,676.50/58,019.34 = 13,719.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,676.50x = 58,019.34 × 13,719.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,676.50x = 795,969,066.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,969,066.04/38,676.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,580.17

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