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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,410.94, 59,098.86 and 14,444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,410.94, 59,098.86 and 14,444.40 is: 21,660.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,410.94 : 59,098.86 = 14,444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,410.94/59,098.86 = 14,444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,410.94x = 59,098.86 × 14,444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,410.94x = 853,647,573.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,647,573.38/39,410.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,660.17

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