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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,763.76, 59,672.98 and 14,823.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,763.76, 59,672.98 and 14,823.76 is: 22,245.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,763.76 : 59,672.98 = 14,823.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,763.76/59,672.98 = 14,823.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,763.76x = 59,672.98 × 14,823.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,763.76x = 884,577,873.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,577,873.55/39,763.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,245.83

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