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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,845.24, 59,755.98 and 13,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,845.24, 59,755.98 and 13,544 is: 20,311.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,845.24 : 59,755.98 = 13,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,845.24/59,755.98 = 13,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,845.24x = 59,755.98 × 13,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,845.24x = 809,334,993.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,334,993.12/39,845.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,311.96

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