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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,671.92, 58,033.80 and 24,830.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,671.92, 58,033.80 and 24,830.64 is: 37,262.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,671.92 : 58,033.80 = 24,830.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,671.92/58,033.80 = 24,830.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,671.92x = 58,033.80 × 24,830.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,671.92x = 1,441,016,395.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,016,395.63/38,671.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,262.60

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