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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,737.40, 58,086.89 and 13,773.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,737.40, 58,086.89 and 13,773.69 is: 20,653.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,737.40 : 58,086.89 = 13,773.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,737.40/58,086.89 = 13,773.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,737.40x = 58,086.89 × 13,773.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,737.40x = 800,070,798.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,070,798.71/38,737.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,653.71

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