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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,412.36, 59,127.44 and 13,118.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,412.36, 59,127.44 and 13,118.14 is: 19,680.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,412.36 : 59,127.44 = 13,118.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,412.36/59,127.44 = 13,118.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,412.36x = 59,127.44 × 13,118.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,412.36x = 775,641,822.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,641,822.17/39,412.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,680.17

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