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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,567.57, 59,351.34 and 13,272.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,567.57, 59,351.34 and 13,272.23 is: 19,908.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,567.57 : 59,351.34 = 13,272.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,567.57/59,351.34 = 13,272.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,567.57x = 59,351.34 × 13,272.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,567.57x = 787,724,338.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,724,338.53/39,567.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,908.33

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