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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,213.55, 58,822.59 and 14,253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,213.55, 58,822.59 and 14,253.50 is: 21,381.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,213.55 : 58,822.59 = 14,253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,213.55/58,822.59 = 14,253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,213.55x = 58,822.59 × 14,253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,213.55x = 838,427,786.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,427,786.57/39,213.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,381.08

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