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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,843, 58,264.66 and 14,219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,843, 58,264.66 and 14,219 is: 21,328.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,843 : 58,264.66 = 14,219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,843/58,264.66 = 14,219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,843x = 58,264.66 × 14,219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,843x = 828,465,200.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,465,200.54/38,843
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,328.56

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