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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,994.49, 59,926.10 and 13,684.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,994.49, 59,926.10 and 13,684.88 is: 20,504.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,994.49 : 59,926.10 = 13,684.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,994.49/59,926.10 = 13,684.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,994.49x = 59,926.10 × 13,684.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,994.49x = 820,081,568.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,081,568.76/39,994.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,504.86

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