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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,891.21, 58,287.60 and 24,845.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,891.21, 58,287.60 and 24,845.81 is: 37,237.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,891.21 : 58,287.60 = 24,845.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,891.21/58,287.60 = 24,845.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,891.21x = 58,287.60 × 24,845.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,891.21x = 1,448,202,343.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,202,343.52/38,891.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,237.27

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