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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,965.58, 59,935.39 and 13,304.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,965.58, 59,935.39 and 13,304.41 is: 19,952.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,965.58 : 59,935.39 = 13,304.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,965.58/59,935.39 = 13,304.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,965.58x = 59,935.39 × 13,304.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,965.58x = 797,404,635.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,404,635.87/39,965.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,952.29

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