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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,821.70, 58,232.55 and 24,824.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,821.70, 58,232.55 and 24,824.90 is: 37,237.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,821.70 : 58,232.55 = 24,824.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,821.70/58,232.55 = 24,824.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,821.70x = 58,232.55 × 24,824.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,821.70x = 1,445,617,230.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,617,230.50/38,821.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,237.35

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