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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,528.76, 59,278.84 and 13,227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,528.76, 59,278.84 and 13,227.36 is: 19,836.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,528.76 : 59,278.84 = 13,227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,528.76/59,278.84 = 13,227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,528.76x = 59,278.84 × 13,227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,528.76x = 784,102,557.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,102,557.06/39,528.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,836.25

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