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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,952.96, 58,437.76 and 13,994.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,952.96, 58,437.76 and 13,994.24 is: 20,994.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,952.96 : 58,437.76 = 13,994.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,952.96/58,437.76 = 13,994.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,952.96x = 58,437.76 × 13,994.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,952.96x = 817,792,038.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,792,038.50/38,952.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,994.35

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