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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,670.76, 58,004.70 and 14,971.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,670.76, 58,004.70 and 14,971.48 is: 22,456.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,670.76 : 58,004.70 = 14,971.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,670.76/58,004.70 = 14,971.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,670.76x = 58,004.70 × 14,971.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,670.76x = 868,416,205.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,416,205.96/38,670.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,456.66

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