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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,477.28, 59,225.46 and 13,183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,477.28, 59,225.46 and 13,183.96 is: 19,779.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,477.28 : 59,225.46 = 13,183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,477.28/59,225.46 = 13,183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,477.28x = 59,225.46 × 13,183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,477.28x = 780,826,095.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,826,095.62/39,477.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,779.13

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