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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,722.81, 58,077.31 and 24,641.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,722.81, 58,077.31 and 24,641.04 is: 36,957.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,722.81 : 58,077.31 = 24,641.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,722.81/58,077.31 = 24,641.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,722.81x = 58,077.31 × 24,641.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,722.81x = 1,431,085,318.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,085,318.80/38,722.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,957.17

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