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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,967.28, 58,476.81 and 14,343.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,967.28, 58,476.81 and 14,343.28 is: 21,524.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,967.28 : 58,476.81 = 14,343.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,967.28/58,476.81 = 14,343.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,967.28x = 58,476.81 × 14,343.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,967.28x = 838,749,259.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,749,259.34/38,967.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,524.45

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