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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,234.52, 58,833.28 and 14,257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,234.52, 58,833.28 and 14,257 is: 21,378.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,234.52 : 58,833.28 = 14,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,234.52/58,833.28 = 14,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,234.52x = 58,833.28 × 14,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,234.52x = 838,786,072.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,786,072.96/39,234.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,378.78

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