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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,118.11, 57,166.34 and 24,057.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,118.11, 57,166.34 and 24,057.07 is: 36,078.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,118.11 : 57,166.34 = 24,057.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,118.11/57,166.34 = 24,057.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,118.11x = 57,166.34 × 24,057.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,118.11x = 1,375,254,379.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,254,379.82/38,118.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,078.77

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