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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,670.44, 58,016.55 and 14,985.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,670.44, 58,016.55 and 14,985.14 is: 22,481.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,670.44 : 58,016.55 = 14,985.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,670.44/58,016.55 = 14,985.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,670.44x = 58,016.55 × 14,985.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,670.44x = 869,386,124.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,386,124.07/38,670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,481.93

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