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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,982.04, 58,566.69 and 24,969.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,982.04, 58,566.69 and 24,969.29 is: 37,513.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,982.04 : 58,566.69 = 24,969.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,982.04/58,566.69 = 24,969.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,982.04x = 58,566.69 × 24,969.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,982.04x = 1,462,368,374.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,368,374.12/38,982.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,513.90

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