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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,529.74, 59,275.98 and 13,227.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,529.74, 59,275.98 and 13,227.42 is: 19,834.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,529.74 : 59,275.98 = 13,227.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,529.74/59,275.98 = 13,227.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,529.74x = 59,275.98 × 13,227.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,529.74x = 784,068,283.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,068,283.37/39,529.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,834.90

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