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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,567.32, 59,309.97 and 24,742.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,567.32, 59,309.97 and 24,742.21 is: 37,087.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,567.32 : 59,309.97 = 24,742.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,567.32/59,309.97 = 24,742.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,567.32x = 59,309.97 × 24,742.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,567.32x = 1,467,459,732.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,459,732.83/39,567.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,087.67

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