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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,436.28, 59,137.02 and 14,795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,436.28, 59,137.02 and 14,795 is: 22,185.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,436.28 : 59,137.02 = 14,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,436.28/59,137.02 = 14,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,436.28x = 59,137.02 × 14,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,436.28x = 874,932,210.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,932,210.90/39,436.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,185.97

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