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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,971.59, 58,442.95 and 14,004.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,971.59, 58,442.95 and 14,004.91 is: 21,002.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,971.59 : 58,442.95 = 14,004.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,971.59/58,442.95 = 14,004.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,971.59x = 58,442.95 × 14,004.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,971.59x = 818,488,254.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,488,254.88/38,971.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,002.18

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