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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,385.12, 58,938.90 and 24,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,385.12, 58,938.90 and 24,601 is: 36,814.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,385.12 : 58,938.90 = 24,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,385.12/58,938.90 = 24,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,385.12x = 58,938.90 × 24,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,385.12x = 1,449,955,878.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,955,878.90/39,385.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,814.81

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