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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,587.76, 59,375.88 and 14,958

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,587.76, 59,375.88 and 14,958 is: 22,434.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,587.76 : 59,375.88 = 14,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,587.76/59,375.88 = 14,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,587.76x = 59,375.88 × 14,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,587.76x = 888,144,413.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,144,413.04/39,587.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,434.82

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