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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,391.32, 59,074.20 and 13,089

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,391.32, 59,074.20 and 13,089 is: 19,629.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,391.32 : 59,074.20 = 13,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,391.32/59,074.20 = 13,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,391.32x = 59,074.20 × 13,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,391.32x = 773,222,203.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,222,203.80/39,391.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,629.25

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