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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,717.72, 58,062.62 and 13,410.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,717.72, 58,062.62 and 13,410.38 is: 20,110.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,717.72 : 58,062.62 = 13,410.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,717.72/58,062.62 = 13,410.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,717.72x = 58,062.62 × 13,410.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,717.72x = 778,641,798.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,641,798.00/38,717.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,110.73

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