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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,292.70, 58,953.31 and 24,282.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,292.70, 58,953.31 and 24,282.33 is: 36,432.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,292.70 : 58,953.31 = 24,282.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,292.70/58,953.31 = 24,282.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,292.70x = 58,953.31 × 24,282.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,292.70x = 1,431,523,728.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,523,728.01/39,292.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,432.31

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