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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,708.34, 58,048.59 and 13,401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,708.34, 58,048.59 and 13,401 is: 20,096.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,708.34 : 58,048.59 = 13,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,708.34/58,048.59 = 13,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,708.34x = 58,048.59 × 13,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,708.34x = 777,909,154.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,909,154.59/38,708.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,096.68

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