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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,760.76, 58,141.37 and 13,801.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,760.76, 58,141.37 and 13,801.78 is: 20,702.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,760.76 : 58,141.37 = 13,801.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,760.76/58,141.37 = 13,801.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,760.76x = 58,141.37 × 13,801.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,760.76x = 802,454,397.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,454,397.64/38,760.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,702.75

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