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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,989.58, 59,964.23 and 13,326.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,989.58, 59,964.23 and 13,326.12 is: 19,982.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,989.58 : 59,964.23 = 13,326.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,989.58/59,964.23 = 13,326.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,989.58x = 59,964.23 × 13,326.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,989.58x = 799,090,558.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,090,558.00/39,989.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,982.47

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