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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,972.84, 58,444.82 and 14,006.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,972.84, 58,444.82 and 14,006.16 is: 21,004.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,972.84 : 58,444.82 = 14,006.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,972.84/58,444.82 = 14,006.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,972.84x = 58,444.82 × 14,006.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,972.84x = 818,587,500.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,587,500.09/38,972.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,004.05

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