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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,869.08, 58,266.60 and 24,789.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,869.08, 58,266.60 and 24,789.60 is: 37,160.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,869.08 : 58,266.60 = 24,789.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,869.08/58,266.60 = 24,789.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,869.08x = 58,266.60 × 24,789.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,869.08x = 1,444,405,707.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,405,707.36/38,869.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,160.79

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