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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,671.19, 58,017.68 and 14,985.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,671.19, 58,017.68 and 14,985.89 is: 22,483.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,671.19 : 58,017.68 = 14,985.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,671.19/58,017.68 = 14,985.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,671.19x = 58,017.68 × 14,985.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,671.19x = 869,446,495.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,446,495.61/38,671.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,483.06

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