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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,706.95, 58,019.31 and 24,622.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,706.95, 58,019.31 and 24,622.67 is: 36,907.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,706.95 : 58,019.31 = 24,622.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,706.95/58,019.31 = 24,622.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,706.95x = 58,019.31 × 24,622.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,706.95x = 1,428,590,033.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,590,033.66/38,706.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,907.85

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