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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,854.98, 58,292.73 and 13,897.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,854.98, 58,292.73 and 13,897.53 is: 20,849.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,854.98 : 58,292.73 = 13,897.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,854.98/58,292.73 = 13,897.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,854.98x = 58,292.73 × 13,897.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,854.98x = 810,124,963.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,124,963.96/38,854.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,849.96

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