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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,954.92, 59,916.78 and 14,981.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,954.92, 59,916.78 and 14,981.34 is: 22,466.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,954.92 : 59,916.78 = 14,981.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,954.92/59,916.78 = 14,981.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,954.92x = 59,916.78 × 14,981.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,954.92x = 897,633,652.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,633,652.89/39,954.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,466.16

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