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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,966.03, 58,474.94 and 14,342.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,966.03, 58,474.94 and 14,342.03 is: 21,522.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,966.03 : 58,474.94 = 14,342.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,966.03/58,474.94 = 14,342.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,966.03x = 58,474.94 × 14,342.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,966.03x = 838,649,272.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,649,272.02/38,966.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,522.57

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