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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,564.18, 59,360.31 and 13,268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,564.18, 59,360.31 and 13,268.88 is: 19,908.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,564.18 : 59,360.31 = 13,268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,564.18/59,360.31 = 13,268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,564.18x = 59,360.31 × 13,268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,564.18x = 787,644,830.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,644,830.15/39,564.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,908.03

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