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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,612.89, 59,379.35 and 24,832.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,612.89, 59,379.35 and 24,832.19 is: 37,223.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,612.89 : 59,379.35 = 24,832.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,612.89/59,379.35 = 24,832.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,612.89x = 59,379.35 × 24,832.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,612.89x = 1,474,518,880.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,518,880.22/39,612.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,223.21

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