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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,464.23, 59,189.95 and 14,498.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,464.23, 59,189.95 and 14,498.14 is: 21,744.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,464.23 : 59,189.95 = 14,498.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,464.23/59,189.95 = 14,498.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,464.23x = 59,189.95 × 14,498.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,464.23x = 858,144,181.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,144,181.69/39,464.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,744.86

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