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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,583.14, 59,374.71 and 24,005.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,583.14, 59,374.71 and 24,005.22 is: 36,007.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,583.14 : 59,374.71 = 24,005.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,583.14/59,374.71 = 24,005.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,583.14x = 59,374.71 × 24,005.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,583.14x = 1,425,302,975.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,302,975.99/39,583.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,007.83

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