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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,394.11, 59,091.36 and 14,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,394.11, 59,091.36 and 14,436 is: 21,654.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,394.11 : 59,091.36 = 14,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,394.11/59,091.36 = 14,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,394.11x = 59,091.36 × 14,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,394.11x = 853,042,872.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,042,872.96/39,394.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,654.07

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