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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,706.67, 59,547.38 and 13,046.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,706.67, 59,547.38 and 13,046.51 is: 19,565.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,706.67 : 59,547.38 = 13,046.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,706.67/59,547.38 = 13,046.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,706.67x = 59,547.38 × 13,046.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,706.67x = 776,885,572.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,885,572.28/39,706.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,565.62

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