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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,507.65, 59,233.78 and 14,544.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,507.65, 59,233.78 and 14,544.45 is: 21,806.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,507.65 : 59,233.78 = 14,544.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,507.65/59,233.78 = 14,544.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,507.65x = 59,233.78 × 14,544.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,507.65x = 861,522,715.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,522,715.16/39,507.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,806.48

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