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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,316.79, 58,983.39 and 13,023.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,316.79, 58,983.39 and 13,023.59 is: 19,538.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,316.79 : 58,983.39 = 13,023.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,316.79/58,983.39 = 13,023.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,316.79x = 58,983.39 × 13,023.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,316.79x = 768,175,193.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,175,193.25/39,316.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,538.09

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