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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,892.84, 58,351.44 and 13,932.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,892.84, 58,351.44 and 13,932.42 is: 20,902.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,892.84 : 58,351.44 = 13,932.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,892.84/58,351.44 = 13,932.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,892.84x = 58,351.44 × 13,932.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,892.84x = 812,976,769.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,976,769.68/38,892.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,902.99

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