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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,720.62, 58,046.52 and 13,757.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,720.62, 58,046.52 and 13,757.38 is: 20,623.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,720.62 : 58,046.52 = 13,757.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,720.62/58,046.52 = 13,757.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,720.62x = 58,046.52 × 13,757.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,720.62x = 798,568,033.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,568,033.32/38,720.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,623.84

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