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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,952.63, 58,420.74 and 13,994.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,952.63, 58,420.74 and 13,994.10 is: 20,988.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,952.63 : 58,420.74 = 13,994.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,952.63/58,420.74 = 13,994.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,952.63x = 58,420.74 × 13,994.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,952.63x = 817,545,677.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,545,677.63/38,952.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,988.20

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