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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,031.97, 58,541.29 and 14,067.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,031.97, 58,541.29 and 14,067.05 is: 21,098.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,031.97 : 58,541.29 = 14,067.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,031.97/58,541.29 = 14,067.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,031.97x = 58,541.29 × 14,067.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,031.97x = 823,502,925.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,502,925.62/39,031.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,098.17

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