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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,552.30, 59,328.45 and 13,275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,552.30, 59,328.45 and 13,275.50 is: 19,913.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,552.30 : 59,328.45 = 13,275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,552.30/59,328.45 = 13,275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,552.30x = 59,328.45 × 13,275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,552.30x = 787,614,541.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,614,541.33/39,552.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,913.24

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