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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,820.84, 58,150.62 and 24,711.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,820.84, 58,150.62 and 24,711.05 is: 37,015.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,820.84 : 58,150.62 = 24,711.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,820.84/58,150.62 = 24,711.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,820.84x = 58,150.62 × 24,711.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,820.84x = 1,436,962,587.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,962,587.60/38,820.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,015.24

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