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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,717.33, 58,052.75 and 13,408.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,717.33, 58,052.75 and 13,408.47 is: 20,104.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,717.33 : 58,052.75 = 13,408.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,717.33/58,052.75 = 13,408.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,717.33x = 58,052.75 × 13,408.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,717.33x = 778,398,489.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,398,489.75/38,717.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,104.66

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