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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,934.34, 59,879.04 and 13,266.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,934.34, 59,879.04 and 13,266.06 is: 19,891.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,934.34 : 59,879.04 = 13,266.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,934.34/59,879.04 = 13,266.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,934.34x = 59,879.04 × 13,266.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,934.34x = 794,358,937.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,358,937.38/39,934.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,891.63

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