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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,425.61, 59,146.20 and 14,465.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,425.61, 59,146.20 and 14,465.88 is: 21,701.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,425.61 : 59,146.20 = 14,465.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,425.61/59,146.20 = 14,465.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,425.61x = 59,146.20 × 14,465.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,425.61x = 855,601,831.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,601,831.66/39,425.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,701.68

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