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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,392.12, 58,949.38 and 24,608

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,392.12, 58,949.38 and 24,608 is: 36,825.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,392.12 : 58,949.38 = 24,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,392.12/58,949.38 = 24,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,392.12x = 58,949.38 × 24,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,392.12x = 1,450,626,343.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,626,343.04/39,392.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,825.29

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