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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,657.78, 59,494.87 and 13,364.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,657.78, 59,494.87 and 13,364.57 is: 20,049.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,657.78 : 59,494.87 = 13,364.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,657.78/59,494.87 = 13,364.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,657.78x = 59,494.87 × 13,364.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,657.78x = 795,123,354.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,123,354.76/39,657.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,049.62

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