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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,656.63, 59,466.51 and 14,695.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,656.63, 59,466.51 and 14,695.67 is: 22,036.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,656.63 : 59,466.51 = 14,695.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,656.63/59,466.51 = 14,695.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,656.63x = 59,466.51 × 14,695.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,656.63x = 873,899,909.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,899,909.68/39,656.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,036.67

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