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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,741.88, 58,092.66 and 13,778.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,741.88, 58,092.66 and 13,778.29 is: 20,660.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,741.88 : 58,092.66 = 13,778.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,741.88/58,092.66 = 13,778.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,741.88x = 58,092.66 × 13,778.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,741.88x = 800,417,516.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,417,516.35/38,741.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,660.27

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