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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,901.67, 58,358.66 and 13,941.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,901.67, 58,358.66 and 13,941.16 is: 20,913.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,901.67 : 58,358.66 = 13,941.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,901.67/58,358.66 = 13,941.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,901.67x = 58,358.66 × 13,941.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,901.67x = 813,587,416.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,587,416.45/38,901.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,913.95

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