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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,736.99, 59,568.43 and 13,423.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,736.99, 59,568.43 and 13,423.33 is: 20,122.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,736.99 : 59,568.43 = 13,423.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,736.99/59,568.43 = 13,423.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,736.99x = 59,568.43 × 13,423.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,736.99x = 799,606,693.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,606,693.47/39,736.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,122.48

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