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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,609.52, 58,011.08 and 24,575.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,609.52, 58,011.08 and 24,575.60 is: 36,925.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,609.52 : 58,011.08 = 24,575.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,609.52/58,011.08 = 24,575.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,609.52x = 58,011.08 × 24,575.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,609.52x = 1,425,657,097.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,657,097.65/38,609.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,925.01

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