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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,829.84, 59,744.76 and 14,871.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,829.84, 59,744.76 and 14,871.84 is: 22,307.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,829.84 : 59,744.76 = 14,871.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,829.84/59,744.76 = 14,871.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,829.84x = 59,744.76 × 14,871.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,829.84x = 888,514,511.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,514,511.56/39,829.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,307.76

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