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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,467.30, 59,181.76 and 13,163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,467.30, 59,181.76 and 13,163.16 is: 19,738.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,467.30 : 59,181.76 = 13,163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,467.30/59,181.76 = 13,163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,467.30x = 59,181.76 × 13,163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,467.30x = 779,018,975.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,018,975.96/39,467.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,738.34

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