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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,755.70, 59,633.55 and 24,009.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,755.70, 59,633.55 and 24,009.30 is: 36,013.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,755.70 : 59,633.55 = 24,009.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,755.70/59,633.55 = 24,009.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,755.70x = 59,633.55 × 24,009.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,755.70x = 1,431,759,792.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,759,792.02/39,755.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,013.95

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