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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,909.62, 58,416.90 and 24,897.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,909.62, 58,416.90 and 24,897.00 is: 37,379.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,909.62 : 58,416.90 = 24,897.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,909.62/58,416.90 = 24,897.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,909.62x = 58,416.90 × 24,897.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,909.62x = 1,454,405,204.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,405,204.97/38,909.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,379.07

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