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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,825.13, 58,241.34 and 13,867.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,825.13, 58,241.34 and 13,867.83 is: 20,803.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,825.13 : 58,241.34 = 13,867.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,825.13/58,241.34 = 13,867.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,825.13x = 58,241.34 × 13,867.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,825.13x = 807,681,002.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,681,002.09/38,825.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,803.05

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