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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,160.73, 58,727.91 and 14,195.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,160.73, 58,727.91 and 14,195.55 is: 21,288.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,160.73 : 58,727.91 = 14,195.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,160.73/58,727.91 = 14,195.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,160.73x = 58,727.91 × 14,195.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,160.73x = 833,674,982.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,674,982.80/39,160.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,288.55

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