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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,893.31, 59,826.79 and 13,233.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,893.31, 59,826.79 and 13,233.17 is: 19,845.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,893.31 : 59,826.79 = 13,233.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,893.31/59,826.79 = 13,233.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,893.31x = 59,826.79 × 13,233.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,893.31x = 791,698,082.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,698,082.62/39,893.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,845.38

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