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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,711, 59,526.36 and 24,930.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,711, 59,526.36 and 24,930.36 is: 37,370.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,711 : 59,526.36 = 24,930.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,711/59,526.36 = 24,930.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,711x = 59,526.36 × 24,930.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,711x = 1,484,013,584.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,013,584.29/39,711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,370.34

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