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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,607.74, 59,441.58 and 14,662.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,607.74, 59,441.58 and 14,662.98 is: 22,005.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,607.74 : 59,441.58 = 14,662.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,607.74/59,441.58 = 14,662.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,607.74x = 59,441.58 × 14,662.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,607.74x = 871,590,698.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,590,698.71/39,607.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,005.57

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