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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,906.91, 58,360.16 and 24,831.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,906.91, 58,360.16 and 24,831.95 is: 37,247.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,906.91 : 58,360.16 = 24,831.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,906.91/58,360.16 = 24,831.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,906.91x = 58,360.16 × 24,831.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,906.91x = 1,449,196,345.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,196,345.39/38,906.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,247.79

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