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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,547.67, 59,324.13 and 13,252.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,547.67, 59,324.13 and 13,252.64 is: 19,879.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,547.67 : 59,324.13 = 13,252.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,547.67/59,324.13 = 13,252.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,547.67x = 59,324.13 × 13,252.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,547.67x = 786,201,041.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,201,041.58/39,547.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,879.83

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