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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,989.08, 58,467.15 and 14,969.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,989.08, 58,467.15 and 14,969.48 is: 22,447.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,989.08 : 58,467.15 = 14,969.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,989.08/58,467.15 = 14,969.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,989.08x = 58,467.15 × 14,969.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,989.08x = 875,222,540.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,222,540.25/38,989.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,447.89

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