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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,865.08, 58,260.62 and 24,785.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,865.08, 58,260.62 and 24,785.58 is: 37,154.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,865.08 : 58,260.62 = 24,785.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,865.08/58,260.62 = 24,785.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,865.08x = 58,260.62 × 24,785.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,865.08x = 1,444,023,257.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,023,257.86/38,865.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,154.77

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