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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,782.16, 59,681.76 and 13,486.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,782.16, 59,681.76 and 13,486.32 is: 20,232.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,782.16 : 59,681.76 = 13,486.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,782.16/59,681.76 = 13,486.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,782.16x = 59,681.76 × 13,486.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,782.16x = 804,887,313.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,887,313.52/39,782.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,232.37

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