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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,973.60, 58,465.80 and 14,007.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,973.60, 58,465.80 and 14,007.60 is: 21,013.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,973.60 : 58,465.80 = 14,007.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,973.60/58,465.80 = 14,007.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,973.60x = 58,465.80 × 14,007.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,973.60x = 818,965,540.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,965,540.08/38,973.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,013.34

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