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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,208.62, 58,812.94 and 14,244.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,208.62, 58,812.94 and 14,244.02 is: 21,366.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,208.62 : 58,812.94 = 14,244.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,208.62/58,812.94 = 14,244.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,208.62x = 58,812.94 × 14,244.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,208.62x = 837,732,693.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,732,693.62/39,208.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,366.03

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