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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,396.12, 58,955.40 and 24,612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,396.12, 58,955.40 and 24,612 is: 36,831.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,396.12 : 58,955.40 = 24,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,396.12/58,955.40 = 24,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,396.12x = 58,955.40 × 24,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,396.12x = 1,451,010,304.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,010,304.80/39,396.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,831.30

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