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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,465.84, 59,196.83 and 14,503.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,465.84, 59,196.83 and 14,503.98 is: 21,755.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,465.84 : 59,196.83 = 14,503.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,465.84/59,196.83 = 14,503.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,465.84x = 59,196.83 × 14,503.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,465.84x = 858,589,565.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,589,565.86/39,465.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,755.26

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