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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,932.79, 59,892.83 and 13,276.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,932.79, 59,892.83 and 13,276.57 is: 19,912.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,932.79 : 59,892.83 = 13,276.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,932.79/59,892.83 = 13,276.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,932.79x = 59,892.83 × 13,276.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,932.79x = 795,171,233.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,171,233.45/39,932.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,912.74

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