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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,437.49, 59,185.40 and 14,493

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,437.49, 59,185.40 and 14,493 is: 21,750.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,437.49 : 59,185.40 = 14,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,437.49/59,185.40 = 14,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,437.49x = 59,185.40 × 14,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,437.49x = 857,773,929.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,773,929.74/39,437.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,750.22

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