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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,702.82, 58,046.88 and 13,741.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,702.82, 58,046.88 and 13,741.86 is: 20,610.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,702.82 : 58,046.88 = 13,741.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,702.82/58,046.88 = 13,741.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,702.82x = 58,046.88 × 13,741.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,702.82x = 797,672,098.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,672,098.40/38,702.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,610.18

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