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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,829.97, 59,744.95 and 14,871.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,829.97, 59,744.95 and 14,871.96 is: 22,307.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,829.97 : 59,744.95 = 14,871.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,829.97/59,744.95 = 14,871.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,829.97x = 59,744.95 × 14,871.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,829.97x = 888,524,469.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,524,469.42/39,829.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,307.94

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