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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,592.76, 59,383.38 and 14,963

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,592.76, 59,383.38 and 14,963 is: 22,442.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,592.76 : 59,383.38 = 14,963 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,592.76/59,383.38 = 14,963/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,592.76x = 59,383.38 × 14,963
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,592.76x = 888,553,514.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,553,514.94/39,592.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,442.32

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