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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,966.62, 58,435.58 and 13,999.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,966.62, 58,435.58 and 13,999.99 is: 20,994.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,966.62 : 58,435.58 = 13,999.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,966.62/58,435.58 = 13,999.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,966.62x = 58,435.58 × 13,999.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,966.62x = 818,097,455.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,097,455.37/38,966.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,994.83

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