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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,569.18, 59,367.81 and 13,273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,569.18, 59,367.81 and 13,273.88 is: 19,915.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,569.18 : 59,367.81 = 13,273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,569.18/59,367.81 = 13,273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,569.18x = 59,367.81 × 13,273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,569.18x = 788,041,185.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,041,185.80/39,569.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,915.53

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