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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,740.40, 58,091.39 and 13,776.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,740.40, 58,091.39 and 13,776.69 is: 20,658.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,740.40 : 58,091.39 = 13,776.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,740.40/58,091.39 = 13,776.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,740.40x = 58,091.39 × 13,776.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,740.40x = 800,307,071.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,307,071.70/38,740.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,658.20

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