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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,964.94, 59,940.58 and 13,307.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,964.94, 59,940.58 and 13,307.90 is: 19,959.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,964.94 : 59,940.58 = 13,307.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,964.94/59,940.58 = 13,307.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,964.94x = 59,940.58 × 13,307.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,964.94x = 797,682,911.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,682,911.61/39,964.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,959.57

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