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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,511.68, 59,268.24 and 13,216.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,511.68, 59,268.24 and 13,216.56 is: 19,825.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,511.68 : 59,268.24 = 13,216.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,511.68/59,268.24 = 13,216.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,511.68x = 59,268.24 × 13,216.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,511.68x = 783,322,250.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,322,250.05/39,511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,825.08

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