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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,345.24, 59,023.80 and 13,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,345.24, 59,023.80 and 13,044 is: 19,567.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,345.24 : 59,023.80 = 13,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,345.24/59,023.80 = 13,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,345.24x = 59,023.80 × 13,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,345.24x = 769,906,447.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,906,447.20/39,345.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,567.97

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