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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,223.96, 58,860.96 and 14,261.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,223.96, 58,860.96 and 14,261.62 is: 21,401.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,223.96 : 58,860.96 = 14,261.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,223.96/58,860.96 = 14,261.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,223.96x = 58,860.96 × 14,261.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,223.96x = 839,452,350.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,452,350.05/39,223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,401.52

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