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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,507.98, 59,285.28 and 14,565.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,507.98, 59,285.28 and 14,565.44 is: 21,856.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,507.98 : 59,285.28 = 14,565.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,507.98/59,285.28 = 14,565.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,507.98x = 59,285.28 × 14,565.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,507.98x = 863,516,188.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,516,188.72/39,507.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,856.75

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