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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,244.84, 58,879.41 and 13,601.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,244.84, 58,879.41 and 13,601.36 is: 20,406.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,244.84 : 58,879.41 = 13,601.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,244.84/58,879.41 = 13,601.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,244.84x = 58,879.41 × 13,601.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,244.84x = 800,839,757.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,839,757.60/39,244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,406.25

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