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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,090.62, 58,589.76 and 14,117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,090.62, 58,589.76 and 14,117.52 is: 21,159.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,090.62 : 58,589.76 = 14,117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,090.62/58,589.76 = 14,117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,090.62x = 58,589.76 × 14,117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,090.62x = 827,142,108.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,142,108.60/39,090.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,159.61

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