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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,688.52, 59,527.31 and 13,389.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,688.52, 59,527.31 and 13,389.84 is: 20,082.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,688.52 : 59,527.31 = 13,389.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,688.52/59,527.31 = 13,389.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,688.52x = 59,527.31 × 13,389.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,688.52x = 797,061,089.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,061,089.58/39,688.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,082.92

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