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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,972.58, 58,444.46 and 14,005.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,972.58, 58,444.46 and 14,005.92 is: 21,003.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,972.58 : 58,444.46 = 14,005.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,972.58/58,444.46 = 14,005.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,972.58x = 58,444.46 × 14,005.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,972.58x = 818,568,431.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,568,431.20/38,972.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,003.70

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