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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,840.49, 58,254.42 and 13,876.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,840.49, 58,254.42 and 13,876.29 is: 20,812.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,840.49 : 58,254.42 = 13,876.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,840.49/58,254.42 = 13,876.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,840.49x = 58,254.42 × 13,876.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,840.49x = 808,355,225.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,355,225.70/38,840.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,812.18

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