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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,968.64, 59,952.96 and 13,673.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,968.64, 59,952.96 and 13,673.60 is: 20,510.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,968.64 : 59,952.96 = 13,673.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,968.64/59,952.96 = 13,673.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,968.64x = 59,952.96 × 13,673.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,968.64x = 819,772,793.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,772,793.86/39,968.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,510.40

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