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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,271.66, 58,905.95 and 9,688.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,271.66, 58,905.95 and 9,688.73 is: 14,532.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,271.66 : 58,905.95 = 9,688.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,271.66/58,905.95 = 9,688.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,271.66x = 58,905.95 × 9,688.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,271.66x = 570,723,844.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,723,844.94/39,271.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,532.72

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