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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,618.61, 59,387.91 and 24,837.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,618.61, 59,387.91 and 24,837.91 is: 37,231.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,618.61 : 59,387.91 = 24,837.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,618.61/59,387.91 = 24,837.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,618.61x = 59,387.91 × 24,837.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,618.61x = 1,475,071,563.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,071,563.67/39,618.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,231.78

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