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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,954.16, 59,915.66 and 14,980.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,954.16, 59,915.66 and 14,980.60 is: 22,465.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,954.16 : 59,915.66 = 14,980.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,954.16/59,915.66 = 14,980.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,954.16x = 59,915.66 × 14,980.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,954.16x = 897,572,536.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,572,536.20/39,954.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,465.06

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