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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,920.72, 59,885.71 and 13,269.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,920.72, 59,885.71 and 13,269.09 is: 19,905.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,920.72 : 59,885.71 = 13,269.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,920.72/59,885.71 = 13,269.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,920.72x = 59,885.71 × 13,269.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,920.72x = 794,628,842.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,628,842.53/39,920.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,905.17

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