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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,867.08, 58,286.32 and 13,900.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,867.08, 58,286.32 and 13,900.36 is: 20,845.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,867.08 : 58,286.32 = 13,900.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,867.08/58,286.32 = 13,900.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,867.08x = 58,286.32 × 13,900.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,867.08x = 810,200,831.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,200,831.08/38,867.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,845.43

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