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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,669.76, 58,003.20 and 14,970.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,669.76, 58,003.20 and 14,970.48 is: 22,455.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,669.76 : 58,003.20 = 14,970.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,669.76/58,003.20 = 14,970.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,669.76x = 58,003.20 × 14,970.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,669.76x = 868,335,745.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,335,745.54/38,669.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,455.16

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