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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,623.89, 58,032.89 and 24,590.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,623.89, 58,032.89 and 24,590.18 is: 36,947.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,623.89 : 58,032.89 = 24,590.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,623.89/58,032.89 = 24,590.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,623.89x = 58,032.89 × 24,590.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,623.89x = 1,427,039,088.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,039,088.07/38,623.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,947.06

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