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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,536.70, 59,290.66 and 13,235.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,536.70, 59,290.66 and 13,235.19 is: 19,847.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,536.70 : 59,290.66 = 13,235.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,536.70/59,290.66 = 13,235.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,536.70x = 59,290.66 × 13,235.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,536.70x = 784,723,150.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,723,150.33/39,536.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,847.97

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