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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,841.36, 58,247.20 and 13,876.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,841.36, 58,247.20 and 13,876.72 is: 20,809.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,841.36 : 58,247.20 = 13,876.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,841.36/58,247.20 = 13,876.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,841.36x = 58,247.20 × 13,876.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,841.36x = 808,280,085.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,280,085.18/38,841.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,809.78

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