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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,950.72, 59,910.51 and 14,977.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,950.72, 59,910.51 and 14,977.16 is: 22,459.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,950.72 : 59,910.51 = 14,977.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,950.72/59,910.51 = 14,977.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,950.72x = 59,910.51 × 14,977.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,950.72x = 897,289,162.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,289,162.90/39,950.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,459.90

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