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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,920.59, 59,886.62 and 13,257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,920.59, 59,886.62 and 13,257.52 is: 19,888.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,920.59 : 59,886.62 = 13,257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,920.59/59,886.62 = 13,257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,920.59x = 59,886.62 × 13,257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,920.59x = 793,947,945.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,947,945.81/39,920.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,888.18

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