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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,057.23, 58,550.77 and 14,091.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,057.23, 58,550.77 and 14,091.41 is: 21,124.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,057.23 : 58,550.77 = 14,091.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,057.23/58,550.77 = 14,091.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,057.23x = 58,550.77 × 14,091.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,057.23x = 825,062,835.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,062,835.43/39,057.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,124.46

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