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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,435.28, 59,135.52 and 14,794

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,435.28, 59,135.52 and 14,794 is: 22,184.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,435.28 : 59,135.52 = 14,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,435.28/59,135.52 = 14,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,435.28x = 59,135.52 × 14,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,435.28x = 874,850,882.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,850,882.88/39,435.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,184.47

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