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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,708.94, 58,089.33 and 13,747.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,708.94, 58,089.33 and 13,747.98 is: 20,631.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,708.94 : 58,089.33 = 13,747.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,708.94/58,089.33 = 13,747.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,708.94x = 58,089.33 × 13,747.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,708.94x = 798,610,947.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,610,947.05/38,708.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,631.18

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