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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105,237.24, 157,850.70 and 38,672.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105,237.24, 157,850.70 and 38,672.24 is: 58,006.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105,237.24 : 157,850.70 = 38,672.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105,237.24/157,850.70 = 38,672.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105,237.24x = 157,850.70 × 38,672.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105,237.24x = 6,104,440,154.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,104,440,154.57/105,237.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,006.46

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