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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,701.98, 58,053.33 and 13,742.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,701.98, 58,053.33 and 13,742.46 is: 20,613.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,701.98 : 58,053.33 = 13,742.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,701.98/58,053.33 = 13,742.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,701.98x = 58,053.33 × 13,742.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,701.98x = 797,795,565.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,795,565.39/38,701.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,613.82

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