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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,354.78, 59,032.89 and 14,394.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,354.78, 59,032.89 and 14,394.81 is: 21,592.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,354.78 : 59,032.89 = 14,394.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,354.78/59,032.89 = 14,394.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,354.78x = 59,032.89 × 14,394.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,354.78x = 849,767,235.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,767,235.30/39,354.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,592.48

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