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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,439.62, 59,168.84 and 13,144.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,439.62, 59,168.84 and 13,144.59 is: 19,720.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,439.62 : 59,168.84 = 13,144.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,439.62/59,168.84 = 13,144.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,439.62x = 59,168.84 × 13,144.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,439.62x = 777,750,076.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,750,076.85/39,439.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,720.02

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