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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,545.42, 59,320.76 and 13,250.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,545.42, 59,320.76 and 13,250.39 is: 19,876.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,545.42 : 59,320.76 = 13,250.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,545.42/59,320.76 = 13,250.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,545.42x = 59,320.76 × 13,250.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,545.42x = 786,022,842.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,022,842.24/39,545.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,876.46

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