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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,388.12, 58,943.40 and 24,604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,388.12, 58,943.40 and 24,604 is: 36,819.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,388.12 : 58,943.40 = 24,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,388.12/58,943.40 = 24,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,388.12x = 58,943.40 × 24,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,388.12x = 1,450,243,413.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,243,413.60/39,388.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,819.31

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