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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,383.12, 58,935.90 and 24,599

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,383.12, 58,935.90 and 24,599 is: 36,811.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,383.12 : 58,935.90 = 24,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,383.12/58,935.90 = 24,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,383.12x = 58,935.90 × 24,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,383.12x = 1,449,764,204.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,764,204.10/39,383.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,811.82

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