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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,958.98, 58,430.77 and 19,224.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,958.98, 58,430.77 and 19,224.95 is: 28,833.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,958.98 : 58,430.77 = 19,224.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,958.98/58,430.77 = 19,224.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,958.98x = 58,430.77 × 19,224.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,958.98x = 1,123,328,291.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,328,291.50/38,958.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,833.62

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