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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,868.96, 59,794.80 and 14,908

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,868.96, 59,794.80 and 14,908 is: 22,358.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,868.96 : 59,794.80 = 14,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,868.96/59,794.80 = 14,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,868.96x = 59,794.80 × 14,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,868.96x = 891,420,878.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,420,878.40/39,868.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,358.77

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