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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,814.64, 59,714.40 and 20,104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,814.64, 59,714.40 and 20,104.64 is: 30,153.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,814.64 : 59,714.40 = 20,104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,814.64/59,714.40 = 20,104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,814.64x = 59,714.40 × 20,104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,814.64x = 1,200,536,514.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,536,514.82/39,814.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,153.14

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