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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,983.68, 58,475.52 and 14,027.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,983.68, 58,475.52 and 14,027.04 is: 21,040.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,983.68 : 58,475.52 = 14,027.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,983.68/58,475.52 = 14,027.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,983.68x = 58,475.52 × 14,027.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,983.68x = 820,238,458.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,238,458.06/38,983.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,040.56

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