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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,973.84, 58,454.28 and 14,008.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,973.84, 58,454.28 and 14,008.83 is: 21,010.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,973.84 : 58,454.28 = 14,008.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,973.84/58,454.28 = 14,008.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,973.84x = 58,454.28 × 14,008.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,973.84x = 818,876,071.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,876,071.29/38,973.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,010.92

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