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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,729.67, 57,985.02 and 24,654.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,729.67, 57,985.02 and 24,654.84 is: 36,912.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,729.67 : 57,985.02 = 24,654.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,729.67/57,985.02 = 24,654.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,729.67x = 57,985.02 × 24,654.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,729.67x = 1,429,611,390.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,611,390.50/38,729.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,912.56

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