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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,452.74, 59,188.68 and 13,159.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,452.74, 59,188.68 and 13,159.54 is: 19,742.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,452.74 : 59,188.68 = 13,159.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,452.74/59,188.68 = 13,159.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,452.74x = 59,188.68 × 13,159.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,452.74x = 778,895,802.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,895,802.01/39,452.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,742.50

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