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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,974.09, 58,446.70 and 14,007.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,974.09, 58,446.70 and 14,007.41 is: 21,005.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,974.09 : 58,446.70 = 14,007.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,974.09/58,446.70 = 14,007.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,974.09x = 58,446.70 × 14,007.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,974.09x = 818,686,890.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,686,890.05/38,974.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,005.93

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