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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,660.46, 59,488.98 and 13,365.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,660.46, 59,488.98 and 13,365.10 is: 20,047.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,660.46 : 59,488.98 = 13,365.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,660.46/59,488.98 = 13,365.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,660.46x = 59,488.98 × 13,365.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,660.46x = 795,076,166.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,076,166.60/39,660.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,047.07

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