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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,976.60, 58,464.86 and 14,016.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,976.60, 58,464.86 and 14,016.72 is: 21,025.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,976.60 : 58,464.86 = 14,016.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,976.60/58,464.86 = 14,016.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,976.60x = 58,464.86 × 14,016.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,976.60x = 819,485,572.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,485,572.46/38,976.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,025.07

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