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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,661.88, 58,090.02 and 24,628.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,661.88, 58,090.02 and 24,628.22 is: 37,004.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,661.88 : 58,090.02 = 24,628.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,661.88/58,090.02 = 24,628.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,661.88x = 58,090.02 × 24,628.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,661.88x = 1,430,653,792.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,653,792.36/38,661.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,004.25

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