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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,462.98, 59,188.08 and 14,496.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,462.98, 59,188.08 and 14,496.89 is: 21,742.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,462.98 : 59,188.08 = 14,496.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,462.98/59,188.08 = 14,496.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,462.98x = 59,188.08 × 14,496.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,462.98x = 858,043,085.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,043,085.07/39,462.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,742.99

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