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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,672.92, 58,035.30 and 24,831.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,672.92, 58,035.30 and 24,831.64 is: 37,264.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,672.92 : 58,035.30 = 24,831.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,672.92/58,035.30 = 24,831.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,672.92x = 58,035.30 × 24,831.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,672.92x = 1,441,111,676.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,111,676.89/38,672.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,264.10

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