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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,660.64, 59,472.50 and 14,699.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,660.64, 59,472.50 and 14,699.68 is: 22,042.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,660.64 : 59,472.50 = 14,699.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,660.64/59,472.50 = 14,699.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,660.64x = 59,472.50 × 14,699.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,660.64x = 874,226,718.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,226,718.80/39,660.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,042.68

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