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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,545.94, 59,319.36 and 13,250.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,545.94, 59,319.36 and 13,250.73 is: 19,876.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,545.94 : 59,319.36 = 13,250.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,545.94/59,319.36 = 13,250.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,545.94x = 59,319.36 × 13,250.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,545.94x = 786,024,823.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,024,823.13/39,545.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,876.25

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