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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,498.66, 59,251.05 and 13,203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,498.66, 59,251.05 and 13,203.50 is: 19,806.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,498.66 : 59,251.05 = 13,203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,498.66/59,251.05 = 13,203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,498.66x = 59,251.05 × 13,203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,498.66x = 782,320,942.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,320,942.42/39,498.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,806.27

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