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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,851.98, 58,271.68 and 13,887.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,851.98, 58,271.68 and 13,887.78 is: 20,829.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,851.98 : 58,271.68 = 13,887.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,851.98/58,271.68 = 13,887.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,851.98x = 58,271.68 × 13,887.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,851.98x = 809,264,272.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,264,272.07/38,851.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,829.42

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