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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,230.29, 58,826.93 and 14,252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,230.29, 58,826.93 and 14,252.72 is: 21,372.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,230.29 : 58,826.93 = 14,252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,230.29/58,826.93 = 14,252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,230.29x = 58,826.93 × 14,252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,230.29x = 838,443,761.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,443,761.75/39,230.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,372.36

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