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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,851.62, 58,289.68 and 13,891.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,851.62, 58,289.68 and 13,891.12 is: 20,841.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,851.62 : 58,289.68 = 13,891.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,851.62/58,289.68 = 13,891.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,851.62x = 58,289.68 × 13,891.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,851.62x = 809,708,939.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,708,939.64/38,851.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,841.06

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