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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,867.83, 58,295.55 and 13,903.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,867.83, 58,295.55 and 13,903.23 is: 20,852.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,867.83 : 58,295.55 = 13,903.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,867.83/58,295.55 = 13,903.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,867.83x = 58,295.55 × 13,903.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,867.83x = 810,496,439.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,496,439.63/38,867.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,852.63

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