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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,868.46, 58,296.44 and 13,903.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,868.46, 58,296.44 and 13,903.86 is: 20,853.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,868.46 : 58,296.44 = 13,903.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,868.46/58,296.44 = 13,903.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,868.46x = 58,296.44 × 13,903.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,868.46x = 810,545,540.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,545,540.26/38,868.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,853.55

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