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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,568.63, 59,361.84 and 13,272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,568.63, 59,361.84 and 13,272.70 is: 19,912.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,568.63 : 59,361.84 = 13,272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,568.63/59,361.84 = 13,272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,568.63x = 59,361.84 × 13,272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,568.63x = 787,891,893.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,891,893.77/39,568.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,912.03

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