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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,979.80, 58,376.87 and 24,896.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,979.80, 58,376.87 and 24,896.20 is: 37,285.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,979.80 : 58,376.87 = 24,896.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,979.80/58,376.87 = 24,896.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,979.80x = 58,376.87 × 24,896.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,979.80x = 1,453,361,814.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,361,814.53/38,979.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,285.00

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