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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,988.84, 58,476.78 and 14,023.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,988.84, 58,476.78 and 14,023.83 is: 21,033.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,988.84 : 58,476.78 = 14,023.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,988.84/58,476.78 = 14,023.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,988.84x = 58,476.78 × 14,023.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,988.84x = 820,068,421.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,068,421.67/38,988.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,033.41

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