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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,997.46, 59,976.05 and 13,334.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,997.46, 59,976.05 and 13,334.00 is: 19,994.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,997.46 : 59,976.05 = 13,334.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,997.46/59,976.05 = 13,334.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,997.46x = 59,976.05 × 13,334.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,997.46x = 799,720,284.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,720,284.15/39,997.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,994.28

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