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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,868.83, 58,297.05 and 13,904.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,868.83, 58,297.05 and 13,904.23 is: 20,854.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,868.83 : 58,297.05 = 13,904.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,868.83/58,297.05 = 13,904.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,868.83x = 58,297.05 × 13,904.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,868.83x = 810,575,591.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,575,591.52/38,868.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,854.13

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