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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,588.76, 59,377.38 and 14,959

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,588.76, 59,377.38 and 14,959 is: 22,436.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,588.76 : 59,377.38 = 14,959 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,588.76/59,377.38 = 14,959/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,588.76x = 59,377.38 × 14,959
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,588.76x = 888,226,227.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,226,227.42/39,588.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,436.32

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