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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,984.67, 58,481.58 and 13,676.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,984.67, 58,481.58 and 13,676.45 is: 20,516.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,984.67 : 58,481.58 = 13,676.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,984.67/58,481.58 = 13,676.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,984.67x = 58,481.58 × 13,676.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,984.67x = 799,820,185.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,820,185.49/38,984.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,516.27

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