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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,015.71, 58,509.22 and 14,049.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,015.71, 58,509.22 and 14,049.06 is: 21,068.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,015.71 : 58,509.22 = 14,049.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,015.71/58,509.22 = 14,049.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,015.71x = 58,509.22 × 14,049.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,015.71x = 821,999,542.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,999,542.33/39,015.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,068.42

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