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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,985.17, 58,482.33 and 13,676.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,985.17, 58,482.33 and 13,676.95 is: 20,517.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,985.17 : 58,482.33 = 13,676.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,985.17/58,482.33 = 13,676.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,985.17x = 58,482.33 × 13,676.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,985.17x = 799,859,757.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,859,757.09/38,985.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,517.02

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