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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,863.22, 58,290.98 and 13,902.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,863.22, 58,290.98 and 13,902.26 is: 20,852.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,863.22 : 58,290.98 = 13,902.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,863.22/58,290.98 = 13,902.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,863.22x = 58,290.98 × 13,902.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,863.22x = 810,375,998.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,375,998.65/38,863.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,852.01

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