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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,611.13, 59,376.71 and 24,830.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,611.13, 59,376.71 and 24,830.43 is: 37,220.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,611.13 : 59,376.71 = 24,830.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,611.13/59,376.71 = 24,830.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,611.13x = 59,376.71 × 24,830.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,611.13x = 1,474,348,944.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,348,944.40/39,611.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,220.57

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