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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,161.93, 58,759.80 and 14,205.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,161.93, 58,759.80 and 14,205.51 is: 21,314.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,161.93 : 58,759.80 = 14,205.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,161.93/58,759.80 = 14,205.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,161.93x = 58,759.80 × 14,205.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,161.93x = 834,712,926.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,712,926.50/39,161.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,314.40

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