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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,425.28, 59,139 and 13,129.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,425.28, 59,139 and 13,129.08 is: 19,693.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,425.28 : 59,139 = 13,129.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,425.28/59,139 = 13,129.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,425.28x = 59,139 × 13,129.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,425.28x = 776,440,662.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,440,662.12/39,425.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,693.98

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