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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,289.92, 58,932.96 and 14,664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,289.92, 58,932.96 and 14,664 is: 21,995.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,289.92 : 58,932.96 = 14,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,289.92/58,932.96 = 14,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,289.92x = 58,932.96 × 14,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,289.92x = 864,192,925.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,192,925.44/39,289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,995.28

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