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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,995.20, 58,497.60 and 14,031.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,995.20, 58,497.60 and 14,031.36 is: 21,048.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,995.20 : 58,497.60 = 14,031.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,995.20/58,497.60 = 14,031.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,995.20x = 58,497.60 × 14,031.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,995.20x = 820,800,884.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,800,884.74/38,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,048.77

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