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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,675.16, 58,018.32 and 14,668.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,675.16, 58,018.32 and 14,668.32 is: 22,004.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,675.16 : 58,018.32 = 14,668.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,675.16/58,018.32 = 14,668.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,675.16x = 58,018.32 × 14,668.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,675.16x = 851,031,283.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,031,283.62/38,675.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,004.60

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