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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,464.73, 59,190.71 and 14,498.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,464.73, 59,190.71 and 14,498.64 is: 21,745.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,464.73 : 59,190.71 = 14,498.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,464.73/59,190.71 = 14,498.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,464.73x = 59,190.71 × 14,498.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,464.73x = 858,184,723.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,184,723.14/39,464.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,745.61

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