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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,611.20, 59,411.68 and 14,984

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,611.20, 59,411.68 and 14,984 is: 22,474.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,611.20 : 59,411.68 = 14,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,611.20/59,411.68 = 14,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,611.20x = 59,411.68 × 14,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,611.20x = 890,224,613.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,224,613.12/39,611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,474.06

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