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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,460.08, 59,184.72 and 13,164.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,460.08, 59,184.72 and 13,164.24 is: 19,744.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,460.08 : 59,184.72 = 13,164.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,460.08/59,184.72 = 13,164.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,460.08x = 59,184.72 × 13,164.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,460.08x = 779,121,858.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,121,858.41/39,460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,744.56

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