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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,284.13, 58,906.89 and 13,975.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,284.13, 58,906.89 and 13,975.14 is: 20,955.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,284.13 : 58,906.89 = 13,975.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,284.13/58,906.89 = 13,975.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,284.13x = 58,906.89 × 13,975.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,284.13x = 823,232,034.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,232,034.71/39,284.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,955.84

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