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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,391.06, 58,947.90 and 24,606.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,391.06, 58,947.90 and 24,606.94 is: 36,823.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,391.06 : 58,947.90 = 24,606.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,391.06/58,947.90 = 24,606.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,391.06x = 58,947.90 × 24,606.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,391.06x = 1,450,527,438.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,527,438.43/39,391.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,823.77

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