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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,994.98, 59,985.06 and 14,688.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,994.98, 59,985.06 and 14,688.96 is: 22,030.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,994.98 : 59,985.06 = 14,688.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,994.98/59,985.06 = 14,688.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,994.98x = 59,985.06 × 14,688.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,994.98x = 881,118,146.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,118,146.94/39,994.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,030.72

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