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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,747.62, 58,017.30 and 24,631.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,747.62, 58,017.30 and 24,631.12 is: 36,880.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,747.62 : 58,017.30 = 24,631.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,747.62/58,017.30 = 24,631.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,747.62x = 58,017.30 × 24,631.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,747.62x = 1,429,031,078.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,031,078.38/38,747.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,880.49

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