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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,564.68, 59,361.06 and 13,269.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,564.68, 59,361.06 and 13,269.38 is: 19,908.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,564.68 : 59,361.06 = 13,269.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,564.68/59,361.06 = 13,269.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,564.68x = 59,361.06 × 13,269.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,564.68x = 787,684,462.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,684,462.34/39,564.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,908.78

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