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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,922.23, 59,887.96 and 13,270.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,922.23, 59,887.96 and 13,270.59 is: 19,907.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,922.23 : 59,887.96 = 13,270.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,922.23/59,887.96 = 13,270.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,922.23x = 59,887.96 × 13,270.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,922.23x = 794,748,563.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,748,563.10/39,922.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,907.42

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