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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,935.62, 59,895.60 and 13,277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,935.62, 59,895.60 and 13,277.44 is: 19,913.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,935.62 : 59,895.60 = 13,277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,935.62/59,895.60 = 13,277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,935.62x = 59,895.60 × 13,277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,935.62x = 795,260,235.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,260,235.26/39,935.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,913.56

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