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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,007.26, 58,475.34 and 14,041.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,007.26, 58,475.34 and 14,041.44 is: 21,049.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,007.26 : 58,475.34 = 14,041.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,007.26/58,475.34 = 14,041.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,007.26x = 58,475.34 × 14,041.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,007.26x = 821,077,685.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,077,685.71/39,007.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,049.36

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