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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,997.48, 59,988.84 and 14,691.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,997.48, 59,988.84 and 14,691.46 is: 22,034.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,997.48 : 59,988.84 = 14,691.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,997.48/59,988.84 = 14,691.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,997.48x = 59,988.84 × 14,691.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,997.48x = 881,323,643.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,323,643.31/39,997.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,034.48

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