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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,544.62, 59,317.20 and 13,251.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,544.62, 59,317.20 and 13,251.42 is: 19,877.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,544.62 : 59,317.20 = 13,251.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,544.62/59,317.20 = 13,251.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,544.62x = 59,317.20 × 13,251.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,544.62x = 786,037,130.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,037,130.42/39,544.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,877.22

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