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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,995.17, 58,504.10 and 14,034.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,995.17, 58,504.10 and 14,034.77 is: 21,056.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,995.17 : 58,504.10 = 14,034.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,995.17/58,504.10 = 14,034.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,995.17x = 58,504.10 × 14,034.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,995.17x = 821,091,517.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,091,517.38/38,995.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,056.24

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