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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,783.89, 58,181.30 and 13,818.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,783.89, 58,181.30 and 13,818.59 is: 20,729.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,783.89 : 58,181.30 = 13,818.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,783.89/58,181.30 = 13,818.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,783.89x = 58,181.30 × 13,818.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,783.89x = 803,983,170.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,983,170.37/38,783.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,729.83

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