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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,512.62, 59,292.30 and 14,570.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,512.62, 59,292.30 and 14,570.20 is: 21,863.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,512.62 : 59,292.30 = 14,570.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,512.62/59,292.30 = 14,570.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,512.62x = 59,292.30 × 14,570.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,512.62x = 863,900,669.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,900,669.46/39,512.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,863.92

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