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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,983.63, 59,975.78 and 13,688.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,983.63, 59,975.78 and 13,688.60 is: 20,533.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,983.63 : 59,975.78 = 13,688.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,983.63/59,975.78 = 13,688.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,983.63x = 59,975.78 × 13,688.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,983.63x = 820,984,093.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,984,093.79/39,983.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,533.01

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