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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,909.68, 58,416.99 and 24,897.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,909.68, 58,416.99 and 24,897.06 is: 37,379.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,909.68 : 58,416.99 = 24,897.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,909.68/58,416.99 = 24,897.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,909.68x = 58,416.99 × 24,897.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,909.68x = 1,454,411,305.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,411,305.05/38,909.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,379.17

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