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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,685.59, 58,033.14 and 14,993.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,685.59, 58,033.14 and 14,993.53 is: 22,492.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,685.59 : 58,033.14 = 14,993.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,685.59/58,033.14 = 14,993.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,685.59x = 58,033.14 × 14,993.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,685.59x = 870,121,625.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,121,625.58/38,685.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,492.14

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