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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,996.52, 58,494.48 and 9,414.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,996.52, 58,494.48 and 9,414.24 is: 14,121.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,996.52 : 58,494.48 = 9,414.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,996.52/58,494.48 = 9,414.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,996.52x = 58,494.48 × 9,414.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,996.52x = 550,681,073.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,681,073.40/38,996.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,121.29

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