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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,822.20, 58,233.30 and 24,825.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,822.20, 58,233.30 and 24,825.40 is: 37,238.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,822.20 : 58,233.30 = 24,825.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,822.20/58,233.30 = 24,825.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,822.20x = 58,233.30 × 24,825.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,822.20x = 1,445,664,965.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,664,965.82/38,822.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,238.10

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