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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,684.63, 58,052.86 and 14,060.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,684.63, 58,052.86 and 14,060.63 is: 21,100.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,684.63 : 58,052.86 = 14,060.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,684.63/58,052.86 = 14,060.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,684.63x = 58,052.86 × 14,060.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,684.63x = 816,259,784.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,259,784.90/38,684.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,100.36

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