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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,934.62, 59,871.69 and 24,136.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,934.62, 59,871.69 and 24,136.25 is: 36,186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,934.62 : 59,871.69 = 24,136.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,934.62/59,871.69 = 24,136.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,934.62x = 59,871.69 × 24,136.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,934.62x = 1,445,077,778.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,077,778.40/39,934.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,186.09

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