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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,567.26, 59,359.77 and 13,271.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,567.26, 59,359.77 and 13,271.33 is: 19,909.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,567.26 : 59,359.77 = 13,271.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,567.26/59,359.77 = 13,271.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,567.26x = 59,359.77 × 13,271.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,567.26x = 787,782,799.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,782,799.60/39,567.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,909.97

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