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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,917.67, 58,280.82 and 24,836.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,917.67, 58,280.82 and 24,836.12 is: 37,193.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,917.67 : 58,280.82 = 24,836.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,917.67/58,280.82 = 24,836.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,917.67x = 58,280.82 × 24,836.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,917.67x = 1,447,469,273.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,469,273.23/38,917.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,193.12

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