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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,945.16, 58,436.86 and 24,150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,945.16, 58,436.86 and 24,150.28 is: 36,237.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,945.16 : 58,436.86 = 24,150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,945.16/58,436.86 = 24,150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,945.16x = 58,436.86 × 24,150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,945.16x = 1,411,266,531.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,266,531.32/38,945.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,237.28

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