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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,858.40, 58,287.60 and 24,019.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,858.40, 58,287.60 and 24,019.20 is: 36,028.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,858.40 : 58,287.60 = 24,019.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,858.40/58,287.60 = 24,019.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,858.40x = 58,287.60 × 24,019.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,858.40x = 1,400,021,521.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,021,521.92/38,858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,028.80

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