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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,226.29, 58,820.95 and 14,248.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,226.29, 58,820.95 and 14,248.72 is: 21,366.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,226.29 : 58,820.95 = 14,248.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,226.29/58,820.95 = 14,248.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,226.29x = 58,820.95 × 14,248.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,226.29x = 838,123,246.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,123,246.68/39,226.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,366.37

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