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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,592.55, 59,389.46 and 13,297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,592.55, 59,389.46 and 13,297.52 is: 19,946.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,592.55 : 59,389.46 = 13,297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,592.55/59,389.46 = 13,297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,592.55x = 59,389.46 × 13,297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,592.55x = 789,732,532.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,732,532.14/39,592.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,946.49

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