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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,455.74, 59,183.84 and 13,160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,455.74, 59,183.84 and 13,160.41 is: 19,740.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,455.74 : 59,183.84 = 13,160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,455.74/59,183.84 = 13,160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,455.74x = 59,183.84 × 13,160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,455.74x = 778,883,238.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,883,238.05/39,455.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,740.68

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