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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,967.82, 58,437.36 and 14,001.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,967.82, 58,437.36 and 14,001.16 is: 20,996.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,967.82 : 58,437.36 = 14,001.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,967.82/58,437.36 = 14,001.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,967.82x = 58,437.36 × 14,001.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,967.82x = 818,190,827.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,190,827.34/38,967.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,996.58

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