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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,577.28, 59,388.96 and 14,955.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,577.28, 59,388.96 and 14,955.20 is: 22,441.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,577.28 : 59,388.96 = 14,955.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,577.28/59,388.96 = 14,955.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,577.28x = 59,388.96 × 14,955.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,577.28x = 888,173,774.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,173,774.59/39,577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,441.51

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