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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,756.49, 58,112.88 and 13,444.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,756.49, 58,112.88 and 13,444.14 is: 20,158.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,756.49 : 58,112.88 = 13,444.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,756.49/58,112.88 = 13,444.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,756.49x = 58,112.88 × 13,444.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,756.49x = 781,277,694.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,277,694.52/38,756.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,158.63

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