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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,519.14, 59,278.72 and 14,550

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,519.14, 59,278.72 and 14,550 is: 21,825.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,519.14 : 59,278.72 = 14,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,519.14/59,278.72 = 14,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,519.14x = 59,278.72 × 14,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,519.14x = 862,505,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,505,376/39,519.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,825.00

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