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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,535.72, 59,301.96 and 13,238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,535.72, 59,301.96 and 13,238.44 is: 19,857.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,535.72 : 59,301.96 = 13,238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,535.72/59,301.96 = 13,238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,535.72x = 59,301.96 × 13,238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,535.72x = 785,065,439.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,065,439.34/39,535.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,857.12

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