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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,660.98, 59,479.32 and 13,358.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,660.98, 59,479.32 and 13,358.66 is: 20,033.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,660.98 : 59,479.32 = 13,358.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,660.98/59,479.32 = 13,358.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,660.98x = 59,479.32 × 13,358.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,660.98x = 794,564,012.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,564,012.91/39,660.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,033.90

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