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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,527.76, 59,277.35 and 13,226.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,527.76, 59,277.35 and 13,226.36 is: 19,834.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,527.76 : 59,277.35 = 13,226.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,527.76/59,277.35 = 13,226.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,527.76x = 59,277.35 × 13,226.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,527.76x = 784,023,208.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,023,208.43/39,527.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,834.75

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