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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,755.29, 59,635.70 and 13,451.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,755.29, 59,635.70 and 13,451.14 is: 20,177.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,755.29 : 59,635.70 = 13,451.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,755.29/59,635.70 = 13,451.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,755.29x = 59,635.70 × 13,451.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,755.29x = 802,168,082.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,168,082.44/39,755.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,177.64

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