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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,934, 58,437.90 and 24,098.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,934, 58,437.90 and 24,098.04 is: 36,169.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,934 : 58,437.90 = 24,098.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,934/58,437.90 = 24,098.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,934x = 58,437.90 × 24,098.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,934x = 1,408,238,851.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,238,851.72/38,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,169.90

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