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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,452.09, 59,176.91 and 13,157.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,452.09, 59,176.91 and 13,157.06 is: 19,735.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,452.09 : 59,176.91 = 13,157.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,452.09/59,176.91 = 13,157.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,452.09x = 59,176.91 × 13,157.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,452.09x = 778,593,892.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,593,892.49/39,452.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,735.18

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