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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,992.58, 59,968.73 and 13,329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,992.58, 59,968.73 and 13,329.12 is: 19,986.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,992.58 : 59,968.73 = 13,329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,992.58/59,968.73 = 13,329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,992.58x = 59,968.73 × 13,329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,992.58x = 799,330,331.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,330,331.77/39,992.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,986.97

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