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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,679.57, 59,512.86 and 14,713.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,679.57, 59,512.86 and 14,713.75 is: 22,068.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,679.57 : 59,512.86 = 14,713.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,679.57/59,512.86 = 14,713.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,679.57x = 59,512.86 × 14,713.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,679.57x = 875,657,343.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,657,343.83/39,679.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,068.22

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