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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,552.63, 59,337.83 and 13,256.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,552.63, 59,337.83 and 13,256.70 is: 19,888.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,552.63 : 59,337.83 = 13,256.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,552.63/59,337.83 = 13,256.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,552.63x = 59,337.83 × 13,256.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,552.63x = 786,623,844.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,623,844.10/39,552.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,888.03

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