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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,991.26, 59,980.75 and 13,337.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,991.26, 59,980.75 and 13,337.72 is: 20,004.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,991.26 : 59,980.75 = 13,337.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,991.26/59,980.75 = 13,337.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,991.26x = 59,980.75 × 13,337.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,991.26x = 800,006,448.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,006,448.89/39,991.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,004.53

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