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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,483.94, 59,249.24 and 14,541.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,483.94, 59,249.24 and 14,541.48 is: 21,820.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,483.94 : 59,249.24 = 14,541.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,483.94/59,249.24 = 14,541.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,483.94x = 59,249.24 × 14,541.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,483.94x = 861,571,638.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,571,638.48/39,483.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,820.81

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