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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,006.40, 57,009.60 and 24,009.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,006.40, 57,009.60 and 24,009.60 is: 36,014.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,006.40 : 57,009.60 = 24,009.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,006.40/57,009.60 = 24,009.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,006.40x = 57,009.60 × 24,009.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,006.40x = 1,368,777,692.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,777,692.16/38,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,014.40

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