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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,932, 58,434.90 and 24,096.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,932, 58,434.90 and 24,096.04 is: 36,166.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,932 : 58,434.90 = 24,096.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,932/58,434.90 = 24,096.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,932x = 58,434.90 × 24,096.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,932x = 1,408,049,687.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,049,687.80/38,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,166.90

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