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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,996.92, 58,506.72 and 14,036.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,996.92, 58,506.72 and 14,036.52 is: 21,058.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,996.92 : 58,506.72 = 14,036.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,996.92/58,506.72 = 14,036.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,996.92x = 58,506.72 × 14,036.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,996.92x = 821,230,745.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,230,745.41/38,996.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,058.86

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