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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,637.27, 59,462.06 and 13,339.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,637.27, 59,462.06 and 13,339.96 is: 20,012.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,637.27 : 59,462.06 = 13,339.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,637.27/59,462.06 = 13,339.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,637.27x = 59,462.06 × 13,339.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,637.27x = 793,221,435.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,221,435.22/39,637.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,012.01

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