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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,569.32, 59,312.97 and 24,744.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,569.32, 59,312.97 and 24,744.21 is: 37,090.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,569.32 : 59,312.97 = 24,744.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,569.32/59,312.97 = 24,744.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,569.32x = 59,312.97 × 24,744.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,569.32x = 1,467,652,585.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,652,585.40/39,569.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,090.67

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