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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,972.34, 58,452.03 and 14,007.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,972.34, 58,452.03 and 14,007.33 is: 21,008.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,972.34 : 58,452.03 = 14,007.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,972.34/58,452.03 = 14,007.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,972.34x = 58,452.03 × 14,007.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,972.34x = 818,756,873.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,756,873.38/38,972.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,008.67

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