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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,860.08, 58,253.13 and 24,780.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,860.08, 58,253.13 and 24,780.57 is: 37,147.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,860.08 : 58,253.13 = 24,780.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,860.08/58,253.13 = 24,780.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,860.08x = 58,253.13 × 24,780.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,860.08x = 1,443,545,765.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,545,765.68/38,860.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,147.27

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