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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,981.34, 58,465.53 and 14,016.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,981.34, 58,465.53 and 14,016.33 is: 21,022.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,981.34 : 58,465.53 = 14,016.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,981.34/58,465.53 = 14,016.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,981.34x = 58,465.53 × 14,016.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,981.34x = 819,472,162.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,472,162.10/38,981.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,022.17

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