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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,984.26, 58,493.67 and 14,354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,984.26, 58,493.67 and 14,354.50 is: 21,538.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,984.26 : 58,493.67 = 14,354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,984.26/58,493.67 = 14,354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,984.26x = 58,493.67 × 14,354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,984.26x = 839,647,386.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,647,386.02/38,984.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,538.11

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