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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,013.59, 58,485.46 and 14,047.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,013.59, 58,485.46 and 14,047.77 is: 21,059.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,013.59 : 58,485.46 = 14,047.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,013.59/58,485.46 = 14,047.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,013.59x = 58,485.46 × 14,047.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,013.59x = 821,590,290.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,590,290.42/39,013.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,059.08

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