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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,821.20, 58,231.80 and 24,824.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,821.20, 58,231.80 and 24,824.40 is: 37,236.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,821.20 : 58,231.80 = 24,824.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,821.20/58,231.80 = 24,824.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,821.20x = 58,231.80 × 24,824.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,821.20x = 1,445,569,495.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,569,495.92/38,821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,236.60

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