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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,394.28, 59,074.10 and 14,753

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,394.28, 59,074.10 and 14,753 is: 22,123.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,394.28 : 59,074.10 = 14,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,394.28/59,074.10 = 14,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,394.28x = 59,074.10 × 14,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,394.28x = 871,520,197.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,520,197.30/39,394.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,123.01

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