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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,975.45, 58,448.66 and 14,008.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,975.45, 58,448.66 and 14,008.68 is: 21,007.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,975.45 : 58,448.66 = 14,008.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,975.45/58,448.66 = 14,008.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,975.45x = 58,448.66 × 14,008.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,975.45x = 818,788,504.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,788,504.33/38,975.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,007.80

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