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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,955.61, 59,917.83 and 14,982.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,955.61, 59,917.83 and 14,982.02 is: 22,467.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,955.61 : 59,917.83 = 14,982.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,955.61/59,917.83 = 14,982.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,955.61x = 59,917.83 × 14,982.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,955.61x = 897,689,827.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,689,827.83/39,955.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,467.18

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