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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,665.92, 58,021.92 and 14,043.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,665.92, 58,021.92 and 14,043.84 is: 21,074.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,665.92 : 58,021.92 = 14,043.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,665.92/58,021.92 = 14,043.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,665.92x = 58,021.92 × 14,043.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,665.92x = 814,850,560.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,850,560.97/38,665.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,074.13

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