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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,884.08, 59,825.96 and 14,926

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,884.08, 59,825.96 and 14,926 is: 22,388.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,884.08 : 59,825.96 = 14,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,884.08/59,825.96 = 14,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,884.08x = 59,825.96 × 14,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,884.08x = 892,962,278.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,962,278.96/39,884.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,388.94

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