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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,968.12, 58,437.83 and 14,001.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,968.12, 58,437.83 and 14,001.49 is: 20,997.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,968.12 : 58,437.83 = 14,001.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,968.12/58,437.83 = 14,001.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,968.12x = 58,437.83 × 14,001.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,968.12x = 818,216,622.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,216,622.36/38,968.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,997.08

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