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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,983.23, 58,480.22 and 14,018.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,983.23, 58,480.22 and 14,018.63 is: 21,029.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,983.23 : 58,480.22 = 14,018.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,983.23/58,480.22 = 14,018.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,983.23x = 58,480.22 × 14,018.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,983.23x = 819,812,309.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,812,309.14/38,983.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,029.87

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