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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,629.73, 59,452.38 and 14,670

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,629.73, 59,452.38 and 14,670 is: 22,007.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,629.73 : 59,452.38 = 14,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,629.73/59,452.38 = 14,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,629.73x = 59,452.38 × 14,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,629.73x = 872,166,414.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,166,414.60/39,629.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,007.88

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