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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,714.86, 59,573.72 and 19,982.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,714.86, 59,573.72 and 19,982.68 is: 29,974.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,714.86 : 59,573.72 = 19,982.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,714.86/59,573.72 = 19,982.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,714.86x = 59,573.72 × 19,982.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,714.86x = 1,190,442,583.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,442,583.17/39,714.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,974.74

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