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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,687.81, 59,529.76 and 14,732.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,687.81, 59,529.76 and 14,732.71 is: 22,098.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,687.81 : 59,529.76 = 14,732.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,687.81/59,529.76 = 14,732.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,687.81x = 59,529.76 × 14,732.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,687.81x = 877,034,690.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,034,690.45/39,687.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,098.34

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