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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,699.54, 59,542.42 and 13,045.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,699.54, 59,542.42 and 13,045.71 is: 19,566.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,699.54 : 59,542.42 = 13,045.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,699.54/59,542.42 = 13,045.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,699.54x = 59,542.42 × 13,045.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,699.54x = 776,772,909.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,772,909.61/39,699.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,566.29

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