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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,193.95, 58,773.92 and 14,225.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,193.95, 58,773.92 and 14,225.70 is: 21,332.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,193.95 : 58,773.92 = 14,225.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,193.95/58,773.92 = 14,225.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,193.95x = 58,773.92 × 14,225.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,193.95x = 836,100,082.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,100,082.62/39,193.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,332.38

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