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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,734.59, 59,609.28 and 13,082.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,734.59, 59,609.28 and 13,082.08 is: 19,625.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,734.59 : 59,609.28 = 13,082.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,734.59/59,609.28 = 13,082.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,734.59x = 59,609.28 × 13,082.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,734.59x = 779,813,369.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,813,369.70/39,734.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,625.55

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