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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,977.06, 58,465.98 and 14,034.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,977.06, 58,465.98 and 14,034.90 is: 21,052.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,977.06 : 58,465.98 = 14,034.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,977.06/58,465.98 = 14,034.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,977.06x = 58,465.98 × 14,034.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,977.06x = 820,564,182.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,564,182.70/38,977.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,052.49

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