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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,967.21, 58,358.02 and 24,883.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,967.21, 58,358.02 and 24,883.61 is: 37,266.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,967.21 : 58,358.02 = 24,883.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,967.21/58,358.02 = 24,883.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,967.21x = 58,358.02 × 24,883.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,967.21x = 1,452,158,212.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,158,212.18/38,967.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,266.16

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