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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,477.79, 59,214.25 and 13,180.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,477.79, 59,214.25 and 13,180.33 is: 19,769.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,477.79 : 59,214.25 = 13,180.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,477.79/59,214.25 = 13,180.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,477.79x = 59,214.25 × 13,180.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,477.79x = 780,463,355.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,463,355.70/39,477.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,769.68

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