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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,795.13, 58,291.11 and 24,761.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,795.13, 58,291.11 and 24,761.88 is: 37,205.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,795.13 : 58,291.11 = 24,761.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,795.13/58,291.11 = 24,761.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,795.13x = 58,291.11 × 24,761.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,795.13x = 1,443,397,470.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,397,470.89/38,795.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,205.64

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