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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,372.16, 59,045.44 and 13,069.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,372.16, 59,045.44 and 13,069.84 is: 19,600.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,372.16 : 59,045.44 = 13,069.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,372.16/59,045.44 = 13,069.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,372.16x = 59,045.44 × 13,069.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,372.16x = 771,714,453.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,714,453.53/39,372.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,600.51

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