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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,969.65, 59,957.08 and 13,314.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,969.65, 59,957.08 and 13,314.51 is: 19,972.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,969.65 : 59,957.08 = 13,314.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,969.65/59,957.08 = 13,314.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,969.65x = 59,957.08 × 13,314.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,969.65x = 798,299,107.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,299,107.94/39,969.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,972.63

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