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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,810.62, 59,713.96 and 14,848.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,810.62, 59,713.96 and 14,848.73 is: 22,272.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,810.62 : 59,713.96 = 14,848.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,810.62/59,713.96 = 14,848.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,810.62x = 59,713.96 × 14,848.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,810.62x = 886,676,170.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,676,170.70/39,810.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,272.36

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