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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,797.62, 59,683.56 and 13,137.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,797.62, 59,683.56 and 13,137.62 is: 19,702.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,797.62 : 59,683.56 = 13,137.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,797.62/59,683.56 = 13,137.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,797.62x = 59,683.56 × 13,137.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,797.62x = 784,099,931.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,099,931.53/39,797.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,702.18

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