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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,272.67, 58,924.71 and 14,314.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,272.67, 58,924.71 and 14,314.50 is: 21,477.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,272.67 : 58,924.71 = 14,314.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,272.67/58,924.71 = 14,314.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,272.67x = 58,924.71 × 14,314.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,272.67x = 843,477,761.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,477,761.30/39,272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,477.47

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