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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,486.68, 59,253.36 and 14,544.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,486.68, 59,253.36 and 14,544.28 is: 21,825.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,486.68 : 59,253.36 = 14,544.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,486.68/59,253.36 = 14,544.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,486.68x = 59,253.36 × 14,544.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,486.68x = 861,797,458.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,797,458.78/39,486.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,825.02

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