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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,983.45, 58,460.65 and 14,016.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,983.45, 58,460.65 and 14,016.68 is: 21,019.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,983.45 : 58,460.65 = 14,016.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,983.45/58,460.65 = 14,016.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,983.45x = 58,460.65 × 14,016.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,983.45x = 819,424,223.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,424,223.64/38,983.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,019.80

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