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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,364.97, 59,047.46 and 14,407.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,364.97, 59,047.46 and 14,407.55 is: 21,611.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,364.97 : 59,047.46 = 14,407.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,364.97/59,047.46 = 14,407.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,364.97x = 59,047.46 × 14,407.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,364.97x = 850,729,025.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,729,025.08/39,364.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,611.32

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