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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,861.33, 58,285.82 and 13,896.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,861.33, 58,285.82 and 13,896.73 is: 20,842.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,861.33 : 58,285.82 = 13,896.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,861.33/58,285.82 = 13,896.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,861.33x = 58,285.82 × 13,896.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,861.33x = 809,982,011.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,982,011.94/38,861.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,842.88

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