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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,541.68, 59,313.24 and 13,246.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,541.68, 59,313.24 and 13,246.32 is: 19,869.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,541.68 : 59,313.24 = 13,246.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,541.68/59,313.24 = 13,246.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,541.68x = 59,313.24 × 13,246.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,541.68x = 785,682,157.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,682,157.28/39,541.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,869.72

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