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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,463.98, 59,189.58 and 14,497.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,463.98, 59,189.58 and 14,497.89 is: 21,744.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,463.98 : 59,189.58 = 14,497.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,463.98/59,189.58 = 14,497.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,463.98x = 59,189.58 × 14,497.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,463.98x = 858,124,019.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,124,019.99/39,463.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,744.49

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