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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,565.57, 59,348.35 and 13,270.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,565.57, 59,348.35 and 13,270.23 is: 19,905.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,565.57 : 59,348.35 = 13,270.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,565.57/59,348.35 = 13,270.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,565.57x = 59,348.35 × 13,270.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,565.57x = 787,566,188.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,566,188.27/39,565.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,905.34

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