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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,842.98, 58,280.85 and 24,818.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,842.98, 58,280.85 and 24,818.82 is: 37,238.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,842.98 : 58,280.85 = 24,818.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,842.98/58,280.85 = 24,818.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,842.98x = 58,280.85 × 24,818.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,842.98x = 1,446,461,925.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,461,925.60/38,842.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,238.70

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