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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,977.29, 58,451.58 and 14,010.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,977.29, 58,451.58 and 14,010.66 is: 21,010.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,977.29 : 58,451.58 = 14,010.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,977.29/58,451.58 = 14,010.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,977.29x = 58,451.58 × 14,010.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,977.29x = 818,945,213.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,945,213.84/38,977.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,010.83

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