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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,798.20, 58,271.11 and 24,109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,798.20, 58,271.11 and 24,109.76 is: 36,210.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,798.20 : 58,271.11 = 24,109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,798.20/58,271.11 = 24,109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,798.20x = 58,271.11 × 24,109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,798.20x = 1,404,902,125.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,902,125.40/38,798.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,210.50

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