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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,825.31, 58,223.22 and 13,860.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,825.31, 58,223.22 and 13,860.71 is: 20,785.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,825.31 : 58,223.22 = 13,860.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,825.31/58,223.22 = 13,860.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,825.31x = 58,223.22 × 13,860.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,825.31x = 807,014,876.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,014,876.57/38,825.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,785.79

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