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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,548.57, 59,323.31 and 13,253.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,548.57, 59,323.31 and 13,253.36 is: 19,880.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,548.57 : 59,323.31 = 13,253.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,548.57/59,323.31 = 13,253.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,548.57x = 59,323.31 × 13,253.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,548.57x = 786,232,820.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,232,820.94/39,548.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,880.19

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