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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,925.66, 58,407.51 and 24,130.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,925.66, 58,407.51 and 24,130.62 is: 36,207.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,925.66 : 58,407.51 = 24,130.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,925.66/58,407.51 = 24,130.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,925.66x = 58,407.51 × 24,130.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,925.66x = 1,409,409,428.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,409,428.96/38,925.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,207.72

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