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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,914.44, 58,322.40 and 24,869.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,914.44, 58,322.40 and 24,869.04 is: 37,272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,914.44 : 58,322.40 = 24,869.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,914.44/58,322.40 = 24,869.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,914.44x = 58,322.40 × 24,869.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,914.44x = 1,450,422,098.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,422,098.50/38,914.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,272.08

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