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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,814.35, 58,233.83 and 13,853.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,814.35, 58,233.83 and 13,853.85 is: 20,785.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,814.35 : 58,233.83 = 13,853.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,814.35/58,233.83 = 13,853.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,814.35x = 58,233.83 × 13,853.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,814.35x = 806,762,608.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,762,608.18/38,814.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,785.16

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