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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,671.33, 59,469.57 and 13,357.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,671.33, 59,469.57 and 13,357.67 is: 20,023.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,671.33 : 59,469.57 = 13,357.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,671.33/59,469.57 = 13,357.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,671.33x = 59,469.57 × 13,357.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,671.33x = 794,374,593.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,374,593.75/39,671.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,023.90

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