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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,477.62, 59,239.75 and 14,535.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,477.62, 59,239.75 and 14,535.18 is: 21,811.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,477.62 : 59,239.75 = 14,535.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,477.62/59,239.75 = 14,535.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,477.62x = 59,239.75 × 14,535.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,477.62x = 861,060,429.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,060,429.41/39,477.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,811.36

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