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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,469.28, 59,169.36 and 14,828

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,469.28, 59,169.36 and 14,828 is: 22,229.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,469.28 : 59,169.36 = 14,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,469.28/59,169.36 = 14,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,469.28x = 59,169.36 × 14,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,469.28x = 877,363,270.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,363,270.08/39,469.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,229.02

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