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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,389.28, 59,066.64 and 14,748

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,389.28, 59,066.64 and 14,748 is: 22,115.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,389.28 : 59,066.64 = 14,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,389.28/59,066.64 = 14,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,389.28x = 59,066.64 × 14,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,389.28x = 871,114,806.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,114,806.72/39,389.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,115.53

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