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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,908.43, 58,415.12 and 24,895.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,908.43, 58,415.12 and 24,895.81 is: 37,377.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,908.43 : 58,415.12 = 24,895.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,908.43/58,415.12 = 24,895.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,908.43x = 58,415.12 × 24,895.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,908.43x = 1,454,291,635.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,291,635.29/38,908.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,377.29

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