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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,675.99, 58,019.54 and 14,669.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,675.99, 58,019.54 and 14,669.12 is: 22,005.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,675.99 : 58,019.54 = 14,669.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,675.99/58,019.54 = 14,669.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,675.99x = 58,019.54 × 14,669.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,675.99x = 851,095,748.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,095,748.82/38,675.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,005.79

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