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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,835.48, 58,265.46 and 13,874.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,835.48, 58,265.46 and 13,874.98 is: 20,816.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,835.48 : 58,265.46 = 13,874.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,835.48/58,265.46 = 13,874.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,835.48x = 58,265.46 × 13,874.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,835.48x = 808,432,055.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,432,055.77/38,835.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,816.84

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