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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,150.66, 57,217.74 and 24,091.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,150.66, 57,217.74 and 24,091.89 is: 36,132.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,150.66 : 57,217.74 = 24,091.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,150.66/57,217.74 = 24,091.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,150.66x = 57,217.74 × 24,091.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,150.66x = 1,378,483,498.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378,483,498.13/38,150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,132.63

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