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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,990.08, 59,964.98 and 13,326.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,990.08, 59,964.98 and 13,326.62 is: 19,983.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,990.08 : 59,964.98 = 13,326.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,990.08/59,964.98 = 13,326.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,990.08x = 59,964.98 × 13,326.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,990.08x = 799,130,501.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,130,501.77/39,990.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,983.22

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