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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,973.34, 58,445.58 and 14,006.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,973.34, 58,445.58 and 14,006.66 is: 21,004.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,973.34 : 58,445.58 = 14,006.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,973.34/58,445.58 = 14,006.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,973.34x = 58,445.58 × 14,006.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,973.34x = 818,627,297.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,627,297.53/38,973.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,004.80

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