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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,611.96, 59,377.93 and 24,831.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,611.96, 59,377.93 and 24,831.23 is: 37,221.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,611.96 : 59,377.93 = 24,831.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,611.96/59,377.93 = 24,831.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,611.96x = 59,377.93 × 24,831.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,611.96x = 1,474,427,123.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,427,123.12/39,611.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,221.77

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