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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,022.40, 58,536.84 and 14,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,022.40, 58,536.84 and 14,061.44 is: 21,093.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,022.40 : 58,536.84 = 14,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,022.40/58,536.84 = 14,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,022.40x = 58,536.84 × 14,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,022.40x = 823,112,263.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,112,263.45/39,022.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,093.33

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