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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,806.14, 59,709.27 and 14,845.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,806.14, 59,709.27 and 14,845.81 is: 22,268.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,806.14 : 59,709.27 = 14,845.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,806.14/59,709.27 = 14,845.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,806.14x = 59,709.27 × 14,845.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,806.14x = 886,432,477.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,432,477.66/39,806.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,268.74

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