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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,997.13, 59,995.69 and 10,414.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,997.13, 59,995.69 and 10,414.88 is: 15,622.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,997.13 : 59,995.69 = 10,414.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,997.13/59,995.69 = 10,414.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,997.13x = 59,995.69 × 10,414.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,997.13x = 624,847,911.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,847,911.87/39,997.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,622.32

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