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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,954.64, 58,414.64 and 24,162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,954.64, 58,414.64 and 24,162.96 is: 36,233.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,954.64 : 58,414.64 = 24,162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,954.64/58,414.64 = 24,162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,954.64x = 58,414.64 × 24,162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,954.64x = 1,411,470,609.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,470,609.73/38,954.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,233.70

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