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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,962.76, 58,438.38 and 14,333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,962.76, 58,438.38 and 14,333 is: 21,497.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,962.76 : 58,438.38 = 14,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,962.76/58,438.38 = 14,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,962.76x = 58,438.38 × 14,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,962.76x = 837,597,300.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,597,300.54/38,962.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,497.38

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