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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,691.66, 59,541 and 14,731.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,691.66, 59,541 and 14,731.99 is: 22,099.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,691.66 : 59,541 = 14,731.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,691.66/59,541 = 14,731.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,691.66x = 59,541 × 14,731.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,691.66x = 877,157,416.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,157,416.59/39,691.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,099.29

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