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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,916.99, 58,365.36 and 13,954.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,916.99, 58,365.36 and 13,954.14 is: 20,927.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,916.99 : 58,365.36 = 13,954.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,916.99/58,365.36 = 13,954.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,916.99x = 58,365.36 × 13,954.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,916.99x = 814,438,404.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,438,404.59/38,916.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,927.58

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