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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,964.29, 58,444.01 and 14,003.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,964.29, 58,444.01 and 14,003.63 is: 21,004.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,964.29 : 58,444.01 = 14,003.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,964.29/58,444.01 = 14,003.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,964.29x = 58,444.01 × 14,003.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,964.29x = 818,428,490.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,428,490.56/38,964.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,004.58

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