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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,844.24, 59,754.48 and 13,543

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,844.24, 59,754.48 and 13,543 is: 20,310.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,844.24 : 59,754.48 = 13,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,844.24/59,754.48 = 13,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,844.24x = 59,754.48 × 13,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,844.24x = 809,254,922.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,254,922.64/39,844.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,310.46

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