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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,721.06, 58,074.68 and 24,639.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,721.06, 58,074.68 and 24,639.29 is: 36,954.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,721.06 : 58,074.68 = 24,639.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,721.06/58,074.68 = 24,639.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,721.06x = 58,074.68 × 24,639.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,721.06x = 1,430,918,905.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,918,905.83/38,721.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,954.54

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