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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,768.67, 59,641.12 and 13,109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,768.67, 59,641.12 and 13,109.68 is: 19,660.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,768.67 : 59,641.12 = 13,109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,768.67/59,641.12 = 13,109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,768.67x = 59,641.12 × 13,109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,768.67x = 781,875,998.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,875,998.04/39,768.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,660.60

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