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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,975.34, 58,448.58 and 14,008.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,975.34, 58,448.58 and 14,008.66 is: 21,007.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,975.34 : 58,448.58 = 14,008.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,975.34/58,448.58 = 14,008.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,975.34x = 58,448.58 × 14,008.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,975.34x = 818,786,284.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,786,284.70/38,975.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,007.80

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