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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,140.06, 58,709.94 and 14,174.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,140.06, 58,709.94 and 14,174.27 is: 21,261.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,140.06 : 58,709.94 = 14,174.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,140.06/58,709.94 = 14,174.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,140.06x = 58,709.94 × 14,174.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,140.06x = 832,170,541.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,170,541.24/39,140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,261.35

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