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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,847.62, 59,778 and 14,896.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,847.62, 59,778 and 14,896.38 is: 22,347.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,847.62 : 59,778 = 14,896.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,847.62/59,778 = 14,896.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,847.62x = 59,778 × 14,896.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,847.62x = 890,475,803.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,475,803.64/39,847.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,347.03

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