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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,002.10, 57,003.15 and 24,005.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,002.10, 57,003.15 and 24,005.30 is: 36,007.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,002.10 : 57,003.15 = 24,005.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,002.10/57,003.15 = 24,005.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,002.10x = 57,003.15 × 24,005.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,002.10x = 1,368,377,716.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,377,716.70/38,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,007.95

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