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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,573.46, 59,365.66 and 13,285.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,573.46, 59,365.66 and 13,285.72 is: 19,930.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,573.46 : 59,365.66 = 13,285.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,573.46/59,365.66 = 13,285.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,573.46x = 59,365.66 × 13,285.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,573.46x = 788,715,602.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,715,602.28/39,573.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,930.42

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