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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,437.28, 59,138.52 and 14,796

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,437.28, 59,138.52 and 14,796 is: 22,187.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,437.28 : 59,138.52 = 14,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,437.28/59,138.52 = 14,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,437.28x = 59,138.52 × 14,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,437.28x = 875,013,541.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,013,541.92/39,437.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,187.47

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