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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,164.06, 57,311.25 and 24,859.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,164.06, 57,311.25 and 24,859.81 is: 37,332.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,164.06 : 57,311.25 = 24,859.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,164.06/57,311.25 = 24,859.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,164.06x = 57,311.25 × 24,859.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,164.06x = 1,424,746,764.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,746,764.28/38,164.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,332.16

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