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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,996.30, 59,997.89 and 10,414.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,996.30, 59,997.89 and 10,414.19 is: 15,622.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,996.30 : 59,997.89 = 10,414.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,996.30/59,997.89 = 10,414.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,996.30x = 59,997.89 × 10,414.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,996.30x = 624,829,235.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,829,235.31/39,996.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,622.18

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