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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,867.70, 58,287.24 and 13,900.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,867.70, 58,287.24 and 13,900.98 is: 20,846.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,867.70 : 58,287.24 = 13,900.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,867.70/58,287.24 = 13,900.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,867.70x = 58,287.24 × 13,900.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,867.70x = 810,249,757.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,249,757.50/38,867.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,846.35

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