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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,389.12, 58,944.90 and 24,605

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,389.12, 58,944.90 and 24,605 is: 36,820.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,389.12 : 58,944.90 = 24,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,389.12/58,944.90 = 24,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,389.12x = 58,944.90 × 24,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,389.12x = 1,450,339,264.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,339,264.50/39,389.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,820.81

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