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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,941.23, 58,404.69 and 13,644.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,941.23, 58,404.69 and 13,644.39 is: 20,464.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,941.23 : 58,404.69 = 13,644.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,941.23/58,404.69 = 13,644.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,941.23x = 58,404.69 × 13,644.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,941.23x = 796,896,368.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,896,368.19/38,941.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,464.08

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