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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,970.59, 58,441.46 and 14,003.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,970.59, 58,441.46 and 14,003.91 is: 21,000.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,970.59 : 58,441.46 = 14,003.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,970.59/58,441.46 = 14,003.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,970.59x = 58,441.46 × 14,003.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,970.59x = 818,408,876.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,408,876.09/38,970.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,000.68

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