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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,033.15, 58,552.34 and 13,729.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,033.15, 58,552.34 and 13,729.63 is: 20,595.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,033.15 : 58,552.34 = 13,729.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,033.15/58,552.34 = 13,729.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,033.15x = 58,552.34 × 13,729.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,033.15x = 803,901,895.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,901,895.19/39,033.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,595.36

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