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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,452.73, 59,185.70 and 13,165.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,452.73, 59,185.70 and 13,165.53 is: 19,750.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,452.73 : 59,185.70 = 13,165.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,452.73/59,185.70 = 13,165.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,452.73x = 59,185.70 × 13,165.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,452.73x = 779,211,108.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,211,108.92/39,452.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,750.50

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