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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,354.76, 59,032.14 and 14,725

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,354.76, 59,032.14 and 14,725 is: 22,087.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,354.76 : 59,032.14 = 14,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,354.76/59,032.14 = 14,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,354.76x = 59,032.14 × 14,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,354.76x = 869,248,261.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,248,261.50/39,354.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,087.50

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