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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,975.34, 58,456.52 and 14,010.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,975.34, 58,456.52 and 14,010.34 is: 21,013.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,975.34 : 58,456.52 = 14,010.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,975.34/58,456.52 = 14,010.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,975.34x = 58,456.52 × 14,010.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,975.34x = 818,995,720.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,995,720.42/38,975.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,013.18

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