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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,814.20, 58,246.90 and 14,190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,814.20, 58,246.90 and 14,190.20 is: 21,294.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,814.20 : 58,246.90 = 14,190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,814.20/58,246.90 = 14,190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,814.20x = 58,246.90 × 14,190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,814.20x = 826,535,160.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,535,160.38/38,814.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,294.66

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