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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,427.72, 59,106.41 and 14,461.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,427.72, 59,106.41 and 14,461.93 is: 21,679.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,427.72 : 59,106.41 = 14,461.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,427.72/59,106.41 = 14,461.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,427.72x = 59,106.41 × 14,461.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,427.72x = 854,792,763.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,792,763.97/39,427.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,679.99

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