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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,161.73, 58,729.41 and 14,196.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,161.73, 58,729.41 and 14,196.55 is: 21,290.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,161.73 : 58,729.41 = 14,196.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,161.73/58,729.41 = 14,196.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,161.73x = 58,729.41 × 14,196.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,161.73x = 833,755,005.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,755,005.54/39,161.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,290.05

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