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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,306.62, 58,969.65 and 13,014.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,306.62, 58,969.65 and 13,014.02 is: 19,524.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,306.62 : 58,969.65 = 13,014.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,306.62/58,969.65 = 13,014.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,306.62x = 58,969.65 × 13,014.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,306.62x = 767,432,400.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,432,400.72/39,306.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,524.25

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