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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,975.63, 58,466.48 and 14,018.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,975.63, 58,466.48 and 14,018.92 is: 21,029.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,975.63 : 58,466.48 = 14,018.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,975.63/58,466.48 = 14,018.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,975.63x = 58,466.48 × 14,018.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,975.63x = 819,636,689.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,636,689.54/38,975.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,029.47

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