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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,823.09, 58,153.98 and 24,713.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,823.09, 58,153.98 and 24,713.31 is: 37,018.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,823.09 : 58,153.98 = 24,713.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,823.09/58,153.98 = 24,713.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,823.09x = 58,153.98 × 24,713.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,823.09x = 1,437,177,335.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,177,335.47/38,823.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,018.62

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