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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,465.23, 59,191.45 and 14,499.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,465.23, 59,191.45 and 14,499.14 is: 21,746.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,465.23 : 59,191.45 = 14,499.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,465.23/59,191.45 = 14,499.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,465.23x = 59,191.45 × 14,499.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,465.23x = 858,225,120.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,225,120.35/39,465.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,746.36

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