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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,372.93, 59,042.06 and 14,406.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,372.93, 59,042.06 and 14,406.50 is: 21,603.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,372.93 : 59,042.06 = 14,406.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,372.93/59,042.06 = 14,406.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,372.93x = 59,042.06 × 14,406.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,372.93x = 850,589,070.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,589,070.15/39,372.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,603.40

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