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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,862.14, 59,799.69 and 13,564.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,862.14, 59,799.69 and 13,564.14 is: 20,348.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,862.14 : 59,799.69 = 13,564.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,862.14/59,799.69 = 13,564.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,862.14x = 59,799.69 × 13,564.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,862.14x = 811,131,367.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,131,367.12/39,862.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,348.41

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