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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,004.60, 57,006.90 and 24,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,004.60, 57,006.90 and 24,007.80 is: 36,011.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,004.60 : 57,006.90 = 24,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,004.60/57,006.90 = 24,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,004.60x = 57,006.90 × 24,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,004.60x = 1,368,610,253.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,610,253.82/38,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,011.70

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