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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,475.44, 59,213.52 and 13,180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,475.44, 59,213.52 and 13,180.08 is: 19,770.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,475.44 : 59,213.52 = 13,180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,475.44/59,213.52 = 13,180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,475.44x = 59,213.52 × 13,180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,475.44x = 780,438,930.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,438,930.68/39,475.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,770.24

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