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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,996.99, 58,495.49 and 9,414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,996.99, 58,495.49 and 9,414.80 is: 14,122.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,996.99 : 58,495.49 = 9,414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,996.99/58,495.49 = 9,414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,996.99x = 58,495.49 × 9,414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,996.99x = 550,723,339.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,723,339.25/38,996.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,122.20

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