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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,454.92, 59,185.44 and 13,159.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,454.92, 59,185.44 and 13,159.62 is: 19,740.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,454.92 : 59,185.44 = 13,159.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,454.92/59,185.44 = 13,159.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,454.92x = 59,185.44 × 13,159.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,454.92x = 778,857,899.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,857,899.93/39,454.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,740.45

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