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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,140.54, 58,577.33 and 24,901.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,140.54, 58,577.33 and 24,901.82 is: 37,267.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,140.54 : 58,577.33 = 24,901.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,140.54/58,577.33 = 24,901.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,140.54x = 58,577.33 × 24,901.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,140.54x = 1,458,682,127.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,682,127.74/39,140.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,267.81

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