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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,684.88, 58,053.26 and 14,060.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,684.88, 58,053.26 and 14,060.88 is: 21,100.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,684.88 : 58,053.26 = 14,060.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,684.88/58,053.26 = 14,060.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,684.88x = 58,053.26 × 14,060.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,684.88x = 816,279,561.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,279,561.90/38,684.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,100.74

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