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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,866.59, 58,285.58 and 13,899.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,866.59, 58,285.58 and 13,899.87 is: 20,844.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,866.59 : 58,285.58 = 13,899.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,866.59/58,285.58 = 13,899.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,866.59x = 58,285.58 × 13,899.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,866.59x = 810,161,915.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,161,915.38/38,866.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,844.69

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