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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,844.98, 58,283.86 and 24,820.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,844.98, 58,283.86 and 24,820.82 is: 37,241.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,844.98 : 58,283.86 = 24,820.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,844.98/58,283.86 = 24,820.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,844.98x = 58,283.86 × 24,820.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,844.98x = 1,446,653,197.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,653,197.97/38,844.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,241.70

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