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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,341.76, 59,012.64 and 14,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,341.76, 59,012.64 and 14,712 is: 22,068.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,341.76 : 59,012.64 = 14,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,341.76/59,012.64 = 14,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,341.76x = 59,012.64 × 14,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,341.76x = 868,193,959.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,193,959.68/39,341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,068.00

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