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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,934.70, 59,879.56 and 13,266.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,934.70, 59,879.56 and 13,266.41 is: 19,892.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,934.70 : 59,879.56 = 13,266.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,934.70/59,879.56 = 13,266.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,934.70x = 59,879.56 × 13,266.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,934.70x = 794,386,494.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,386,494.18/39,934.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,892.14

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