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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,777.54, 58,177.98 and 13,814.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,777.54, 58,177.98 and 13,814.33 is: 20,725.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,777.54 : 58,177.98 = 13,814.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,777.54/58,177.98 = 13,814.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,777.54x = 58,177.98 × 13,814.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,777.54x = 803,689,814.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,689,814.45/38,777.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,725.65

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