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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,932.17, 58,360.95 and 24,852.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,932.17, 58,360.95 and 24,852.48 is: 37,254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,932.17 : 58,360.95 = 24,852.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,932.17/58,360.95 = 24,852.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,932.17x = 58,360.95 × 24,852.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,932.17x = 1,450,414,342.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,414,342.66/38,932.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,254.91

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