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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,777.28, 58,166.28 and 24,936

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,777.28, 58,166.28 and 24,936 is: 37,404.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,777.28 : 58,166.28 = 24,936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,777.28/58,166.28 = 24,936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,777.28x = 58,166.28 × 24,936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,777.28x = 1,450,434,358.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,434,358.08/38,777.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,404.23

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