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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,397.41, 59,058.42 and 13,083.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,397.41, 59,058.42 and 13,083.69 is: 19,613.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,397.41 : 59,058.42 = 13,083.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,397.41/59,058.42 = 13,083.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,397.41x = 59,058.42 × 13,083.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,397.41x = 772,702,059.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,702,059.17/39,397.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,613.02

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