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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,953.80, 58,430.70 and 24,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,953.80, 58,430.70 and 24,114.60 is: 36,171.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,953.80 : 58,430.70 = 24,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,953.80/58,430.70 = 24,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,953.80x = 58,430.70 × 24,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,953.80x = 1,409,032,958.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,032,958.22/38,953.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,171.90

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