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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,607.16, 59,367.58 and 14,626.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,607.16, 59,367.58 and 14,626.12 is: 21,923.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,607.16 : 59,367.58 = 14,626.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,607.16/59,367.58 = 14,626.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,607.16x = 59,367.58 × 14,626.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,607.16x = 868,317,349.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,317,349.19/39,607.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,923.24

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