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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,098.80, 57,148.20 and 24,879.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,098.80, 57,148.20 and 24,879.60 is: 37,319.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,098.80 : 57,148.20 = 24,879.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,098.80/57,148.20 = 24,879.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,098.80x = 57,148.20 × 24,879.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,098.80x = 1,421,824,356.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,824,356.72/38,098.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,319.40

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