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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,782.23, 59,671.80 and 13,486.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,782.23, 59,671.80 and 13,486.97 is: 20,229.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,782.23 : 59,671.80 = 13,486.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,782.23/59,671.80 = 13,486.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,782.23x = 59,671.80 × 13,486.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,782.23x = 804,791,925.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,791,925.63/39,782.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,229.94

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