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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,007.86, 58,476.14 and 14,042.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,007.86, 58,476.14 and 14,042.19 is: 21,050.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,007.86 : 58,476.14 = 14,042.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,007.86/58,476.14 = 14,042.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,007.86x = 58,476.14 × 14,042.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,007.86x = 821,133,270.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,133,270.08/39,007.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,050.46

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