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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,683.75, 58,051.56 and 14,059.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,683.75, 58,051.56 and 14,059.75 is: 21,099.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,683.75 : 58,051.56 = 14,059.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,683.75/58,051.56 = 14,059.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,683.75x = 58,051.56 × 14,059.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,683.75x = 816,190,420.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,190,420.71/38,683.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,099.05

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