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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,972.99, 59,893.86 and 13,663.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,972.99, 59,893.86 and 13,663.38 is: 20,472.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,972.99 : 59,893.86 = 13,663.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,972.99/59,893.86 = 13,663.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,972.99x = 59,893.86 × 13,663.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,972.99x = 818,352,568.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,352,568.85/39,972.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,472.64

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