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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,966.82, 58,435.86 and 14,000.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,966.82, 58,435.86 and 14,000.16 is: 20,995.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,966.82 : 58,435.86 = 14,000.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,966.82/58,435.86 = 14,000.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,966.82x = 58,435.86 × 14,000.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,966.82x = 818,111,389.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,111,389.74/38,966.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,995.08

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