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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,823.20, 58,234.80 and 24,826.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,823.20, 58,234.80 and 24,826.40 is: 37,239.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,823.20 : 58,234.80 = 24,826.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,823.20/58,234.80 = 24,826.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,823.20x = 58,234.80 × 24,826.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,823.20x = 1,445,760,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,760,438.72/38,823.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,239.60

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