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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,333.06, 58,983.93 and 14,367.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,333.06, 58,983.93 and 14,367.42 is: 21,545.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,333.06 : 58,983.93 = 14,367.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,333.06/58,983.93 = 14,367.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,333.06x = 58,983.93 × 14,367.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,333.06x = 847,446,895.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,446,895.56/39,333.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,545.41

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