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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,867.22, 59,780.08 and 14,886.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,867.22, 59,780.08 and 14,886.73 is: 22,322.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,867.22 : 59,780.08 = 14,886.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,867.22/59,780.08 = 14,886.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,867.22x = 59,780.08 × 14,886.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,867.22x = 889,929,751.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,929,751.80/39,867.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,322.34

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