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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,747.69, 59,619.78 and 24,132.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,747.69, 59,619.78 and 24,132.51 is: 36,197.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,747.69 : 59,619.78 = 24,132.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,747.69/59,619.78 = 24,132.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,747.69x = 59,619.78 × 24,132.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,747.69x = 1,438,774,937.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,774,937.05/39,747.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,197.70

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