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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,972.59, 58,444.45 and 14,005.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,972.59, 58,444.45 and 14,005.91 is: 21,003.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,972.59 : 58,444.45 = 14,005.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,972.59/58,444.45 = 14,005.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,972.59x = 58,444.45 × 14,005.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,972.59x = 818,567,706.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,567,706.70/38,972.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,003.68

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