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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,835.06, 58,246.85 and 24,892.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,835.06, 58,246.85 and 24,892.63 is: 37,335.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,835.06 : 58,246.85 = 24,892.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,835.06/58,246.85 = 24,892.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,835.06x = 58,246.85 × 24,892.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,835.06x = 1,449,917,285.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,917,285.72/38,835.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,335.27

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