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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,802.82, 58,278.03 and 24,114.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,802.82, 58,278.03 and 24,114.37 is: 36,217.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,802.82 : 58,278.03 = 24,114.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,802.82/58,278.03 = 24,114.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,802.82x = 58,278.03 × 24,114.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,802.82x = 1,405,337,978.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,337,978.29/38,802.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,217.42

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