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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,111.24, 57,196.70 and 24,960.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,111.24, 57,196.70 and 24,960.20 is: 37,459.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,111.24 : 57,196.70 = 24,960.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,111.24/57,196.70 = 24,960.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,111.24x = 57,196.70 × 24,960.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,111.24x = 1,427,641,071.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,641,071.34/38,111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,459.84

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