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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,999.48, 59,991.84 and 14,693.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,999.48, 59,991.84 and 14,693.46 is: 22,037.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,999.48 : 59,991.84 = 14,693.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,999.48/59,991.84 = 14,693.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,999.48x = 59,991.84 × 14,693.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,999.48x = 881,487,701.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,487,701.37/39,999.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,037.48

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