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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,954.72, 59,935.44 and 13,661.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,954.72, 59,935.44 and 13,661.28 is: 20,493.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,954.72 : 59,935.44 = 13,661.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,954.72/59,935.44 = 13,661.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,954.72x = 59,935.44 × 13,661.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,954.72x = 818,794,827.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,794,827.76/39,954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,493.07

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