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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,843.17, 58,160.96 and 24,726.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,843.17, 58,160.96 and 24,726.77 is: 37,024.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,843.17 : 58,160.96 = 24,726.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,843.17/58,160.96 = 24,726.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,843.17x = 58,160.96 × 24,726.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,843.17x = 1,438,132,568.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,132,568.60/38,843.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,024.08

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