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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,971.65, 59,960.08 and 13,316.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,971.65, 59,960.08 and 13,316.51 is: 19,975.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,971.65 : 59,960.08 = 13,316.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,971.65/59,960.08 = 13,316.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,971.65x = 59,960.08 × 13,316.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,971.65x = 798,459,004.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,459,004.92/39,971.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,975.63

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