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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,805.63, 59,731.73 and 14,862.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,805.63, 59,731.73 and 14,862.89 is: 22,303.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,805.63 : 59,731.73 = 14,862.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,805.63/59,731.73 = 14,862.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,805.63x = 59,731.73 × 14,862.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,805.63x = 887,786,263.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,786,263.25/39,805.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,303.03

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