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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,930.59, 59,878.35 and 14,953.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,930.59, 59,878.35 and 14,953.12 is: 22,423.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,930.59 : 59,878.35 = 14,953.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,930.59/59,878.35 = 14,953.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,930.59x = 59,878.35 × 14,953.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,930.59x = 895,368,358.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,368,358.80/39,930.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,423.12

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