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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,623.39, 58,032.14 and 24,589.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,623.39, 58,032.14 and 24,589.68 is: 36,946.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,623.39 : 58,032.14 = 24,589.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,623.39/58,032.14 = 24,589.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,623.39x = 58,032.14 × 24,589.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,623.39x = 1,426,991,629.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,991,629.37/38,623.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,946.31

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