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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,548.94, 59,323.86 and 13,253.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,548.94, 59,323.86 and 13,253.73 is: 19,880.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,548.94 : 59,323.86 = 13,253.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,548.94/59,323.86 = 13,253.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,548.94x = 59,323.86 × 13,253.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,548.94x = 786,262,423.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,262,423.00/39,548.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,880.75

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