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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,774.28, 58,161.78 and 24,933

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,774.28, 58,161.78 and 24,933 is: 37,399.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,774.28 : 58,161.78 = 24,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,774.28/58,161.78 = 24,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,774.28x = 58,161.78 × 24,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,774.28x = 1,450,147,660.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,147,660.74/38,774.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,399.73

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