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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,562.98, 59,348.51 and 13,270.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,562.98, 59,348.51 and 13,270.34 is: 19,906.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,562.98 : 59,348.51 = 13,270.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,562.98/59,348.51 = 13,270.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,562.98x = 59,348.51 × 13,270.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,562.98x = 787,574,906.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,574,906.19/39,562.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,906.87

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