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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,799.70, 58,273.36 and 24,111.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,799.70, 58,273.36 and 24,111.26 is: 36,212.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,799.70 : 58,273.36 = 24,111.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,799.70/58,273.36 = 24,111.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,799.70x = 58,273.36 × 24,111.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,799.70x = 1,405,044,134.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,044,134.03/38,799.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,212.76

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