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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,659.62, 59,494.92 and 13,371.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,659.62, 59,494.92 and 13,371.88 is: 20,059.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,659.62 : 59,494.92 = 13,371.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,659.62/59,494.92 = 13,371.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,659.62x = 59,494.92 × 13,371.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,659.62x = 795,558,930.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,558,930.85/39,659.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,059.67

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