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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,669.94, 58,015.80 and 14,984.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,669.94, 58,015.80 and 14,984.64 is: 22,481.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,669.94 : 58,015.80 = 14,984.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,669.94/58,015.80 = 14,984.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,669.94x = 58,015.80 × 14,984.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,669.94x = 869,345,877.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,345,877.31/38,669.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,481.18

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