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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,009.70, 57,014.55 and 24,012.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,009.70, 57,014.55 and 24,012.90 is: 36,019.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,009.70 : 57,014.55 = 24,012.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,009.70/57,014.55 = 24,012.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,009.70x = 57,014.55 × 24,012.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,009.70x = 1,369,084,687.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,084,687.70/38,009.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,019.35

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