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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,322.62, 58,983.44 and 14,362.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,322.62, 58,983.44 and 14,362.38 is: 21,543.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,322.62 : 58,983.44 = 14,362.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,322.62/58,983.44 = 14,362.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,322.62x = 58,983.44 × 14,362.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,322.62x = 847,142,507.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,142,507.18/39,322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,543.39

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