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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,591.53, 59,376.90 and 14,638.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,591.53, 59,376.90 and 14,638.71 is: 21,954.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,591.53 : 59,376.90 = 14,638.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,591.53/59,376.90 = 14,638.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,591.53x = 59,376.90 × 14,638.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,591.53x = 869,201,219.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,201,219.80/39,591.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,954.22

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