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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,466.30, 59,180.26 and 13,162.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,466.30, 59,180.26 and 13,162.16 is: 19,736.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,466.30 : 59,180.26 = 13,162.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,466.30/59,180.26 = 13,162.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,466.30x = 59,180.26 × 13,162.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,466.30x = 778,939,755.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,939,755.06/39,466.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,736.83

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