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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,885.08, 59,827.46 and 14,927

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,885.08, 59,827.46 and 14,927 is: 22,390.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,885.08 : 59,827.46 = 14,927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,885.08/59,827.46 = 14,927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,885.08x = 59,827.46 × 14,927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,885.08x = 893,044,495.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,044,495.42/39,885.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,390.44

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