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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,829.93, 58,207.98 and 24,750.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,829.93, 58,207.98 and 24,750.43 is: 37,102.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,829.93 : 58,207.98 = 24,750.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,829.93/58,207.98 = 24,750.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,829.93x = 58,207.98 × 24,750.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,829.93x = 1,440,672,607.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,672,607.19/38,829.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,102.12

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