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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,983.60, 58,475.40 and 14,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,983.60, 58,475.40 and 14,035.60 is: 21,053.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,983.60 : 58,475.40 = 14,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,983.60/58,475.40 = 14,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,983.60x = 58,475.40 × 14,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,983.60x = 820,737,324.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,737,324.24/38,983.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,053.40

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