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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,449.63, 59,174.97 and 13,154.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,449.63, 59,174.97 and 13,154.39 is: 19,731.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,449.63 : 59,174.97 = 13,154.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,449.63/59,174.97 = 13,154.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,449.63x = 59,174.97 × 13,154.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,449.63x = 778,410,337.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,410,337.74/39,449.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,731.75

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