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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,719.67, 59,511.87 and 24,895.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,719.67, 59,511.87 and 24,895.32 is: 37,300.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,719.67 : 59,511.87 = 24,895.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,719.67/59,511.87 = 24,895.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,719.67x = 59,511.87 × 24,895.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,719.67x = 1,481,567,047.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,567,047.45/39,719.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,300.59

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