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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,869.97, 58,301.10 and 13,909.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,869.97, 58,301.10 and 13,909.01 is: 20,862.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,869.97 : 58,301.10 = 13,909.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,869.97/58,301.10 = 13,909.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,869.97x = 58,301.10 × 13,909.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,869.97x = 810,910,291.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,910,291.41/38,869.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,862.13

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