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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,158.06, 57,004.95 and 24,721.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,158.06, 57,004.95 and 24,721.68 is: 36,932.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,158.06 : 57,004.95 = 24,721.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,158.06/57,004.95 = 24,721.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,158.06x = 57,004.95 × 24,721.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,158.06x = 1,409,258,132.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,258,132.32/38,158.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,932.12

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