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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,750.61, 58,105.69 and 13,787.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,750.61, 58,105.69 and 13,787.02 is: 20,673.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,750.61 : 58,105.69 = 13,787.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,750.61/58,105.69 = 13,787.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,750.61x = 58,105.69 × 13,787.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,750.61x = 801,104,019.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,104,019.62/38,750.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,673.33

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