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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,670.24, 58,004.68 and 14,659.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,670.24, 58,004.68 and 14,659.16 is: 21,988.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,670.24 : 58,004.68 = 14,659.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,670.24/58,004.68 = 14,659.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,670.24x = 58,004.68 × 14,659.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,670.24x = 850,299,884.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,299,884.87/38,670.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,988.48

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