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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,697.64, 58,052.22 and 13,735.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,697.64, 58,052.22 and 13,735.60 is: 20,605.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,697.64 : 58,052.22 = 13,735.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,697.64/58,052.22 = 13,735.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,697.64x = 58,052.22 × 13,735.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,697.64x = 797,381,876.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,381,876.39/38,697.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,605.44

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