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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,668.92, 58,026.42 and 14,046.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,668.92, 58,026.42 and 14,046.84 is: 21,078.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,668.92 : 58,026.42 = 14,046.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,668.92/58,026.42 = 14,046.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,668.92x = 58,026.42 × 14,046.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,668.92x = 815,087,837.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,087,837.51/38,668.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,078.63

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