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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,365.06, 59,031.92 and 14,399.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,365.06, 59,031.92 and 14,399.42 is: 21,593.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,365.06 : 59,031.92 = 14,399.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,365.06/59,031.92 = 14,399.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,365.06x = 59,031.92 × 14,399.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,365.06x = 850,025,409.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,025,409.49/39,365.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,593.40

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