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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,094.71, 56,910.40 and 24,658.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,094.71, 56,910.40 and 24,658.25 is: 36,837.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,094.71 : 56,910.40 = 24,658.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,094.71/56,910.40 = 24,658.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,094.71x = 56,910.40 × 24,658.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,094.71x = 1,403,310,524.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,310,524.60/38,094.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,837.42

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