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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,761.08, 59,604.54 and 13,447.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,761.08, 59,604.54 and 13,447.51 is: 20,158.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,761.08 : 59,604.54 = 13,447.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,761.08/59,604.54 = 13,447.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,761.08x = 59,604.54 × 13,447.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,761.08x = 801,532,647.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,532,647.70/39,761.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,158.72

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