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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,967.03, 58,476.44 and 14,343.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,967.03, 58,476.44 and 14,343.03 is: 21,524.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,967.03 : 58,476.44 = 14,343.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,967.03/58,476.44 = 14,343.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,967.03x = 58,476.44 × 14,343.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,967.03x = 838,729,333.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,729,333.21/38,967.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,524.08

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