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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,676.92, 58,020.95 and 14,670.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,676.92, 58,020.95 and 14,670.06 is: 22,007.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,676.92 : 58,020.95 = 14,670.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,676.92/58,020.95 = 14,670.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,676.92x = 58,020.95 × 14,670.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,676.92x = 851,170,744.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,170,744.41/38,676.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,007.20

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