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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,794.56, 59,687.28 and 14,835.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,794.56, 59,687.28 and 14,835.42 is: 22,251.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,794.56 : 59,687.28 = 14,835.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,794.56/59,687.28 = 14,835.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,794.56x = 59,687.28 × 14,835.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,794.56x = 885,485,867.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,485,867.46/39,794.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,251.43

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