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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39,976, 59,933.44 and 24,177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39,976, 59,933.44 and 24,177.60 is: 36,247.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39,976 : 59,933.44 = 24,177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39,976/59,933.44 = 24,177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39,976x = 59,933.44 × 24,177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39,976x = 1,449,046,738.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,046,738.94/39,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,247.92

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