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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,858.96, 58,282.22 and 13,894.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,858.96, 58,282.22 and 13,894.35 is: 20,839.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,858.96 : 58,282.22 = 13,894.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,858.96/58,282.22 = 13,894.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,858.96x = 58,282.22 × 13,894.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,858.96x = 809,793,493.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,793,493.99/38,858.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,839.30

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