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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,096.87, 58,644.96 and 14,127.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,096.87, 58,644.96 and 14,127.47 is: 21,191.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,096.87 : 58,644.96 = 14,127.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,096.87/58,644.96 = 14,127.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,096.87x = 58,644.96 × 14,127.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,096.87x = 828,504,913.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,504,913.05/39,096.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,191.08

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