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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,921.67, 58,345.13 and 24,841.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,921.67, 58,345.13 and 24,841.95 is: 37,239.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,921.67 : 58,345.13 = 24,841.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,921.67/58,345.13 = 24,841.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,921.67x = 58,345.13 × 24,841.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,921.67x = 1,449,406,677.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,406,677.99/38,921.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,239.07

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