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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,291.70, 58,951.81 and 24,281.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,291.70, 58,951.81 and 24,281.33 is: 36,430.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,291.70 : 58,951.81 = 24,281.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,291.70/58,951.81 = 24,281.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,291.70x = 58,951.81 × 24,281.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,291.70x = 1,431,428,088.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,428,088.30/39,291.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,430.80

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