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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,741.06, 58,114.83 and 13,794.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,741.06, 58,114.83 and 13,794.68 is: 20,693.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,741.06 : 58,114.83 = 13,794.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,741.06/58,114.83 = 13,794.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,741.06x = 58,114.83 × 13,794.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,741.06x = 801,675,483.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,675,483.10/38,741.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,693.17

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