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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,983.37, 59,955.01 and 13,319.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,983.37, 59,955.01 and 13,319.99 is: 19,973.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,983.37 : 59,955.01 = 13,319.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,983.37/59,955.01 = 13,319.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,983.37x = 59,955.01 × 13,319.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,983.37x = 798,600,250.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,600,250.24/39,983.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,973.31

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