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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,214.62, 58,834.29 and 14,248.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,214.62, 58,834.29 and 14,248.02 is: 21,376.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,214.62 : 58,834.29 = 14,248.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,214.62/58,834.29 = 14,248.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,214.62x = 58,834.29 × 14,248.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,214.62x = 838,272,140.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,272,140.61/39,214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,376.52

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