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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,311.24, 58,960.92 and 13,016.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,311.24, 58,960.92 and 13,016.12 is: 19,522.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,311.24 : 58,960.92 = 13,016.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,311.24/58,960.92 = 13,016.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,311.24x = 58,960.92 × 13,016.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,311.24x = 767,442,410.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,442,410.03/39,311.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,522.21

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