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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,391.12, 58,947.88 and 24,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,391.12, 58,947.88 and 24,607 is: 36,823.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,391.12 : 58,947.88 = 24,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,391.12/58,947.88 = 24,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,391.12x = 58,947.88 × 24,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,391.12x = 1,450,530,483.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,530,483.16/39,391.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,823.79

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