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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,972.34, 58,444.08 and 14,005.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,972.34, 58,444.08 and 14,005.66 is: 21,003.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,972.34 : 58,444.08 = 14,005.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,972.34/58,444.08 = 14,005.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,972.34x = 58,444.08 × 14,005.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,972.34x = 818,547,843.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,547,843.46/38,972.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,003.30

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