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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,187.10, 57,280.65 and 24,901.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,187.10, 57,280.65 and 24,901.30 is: 37,351.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,187.10 : 57,280.65 = 24,901.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,187.10/57,280.65 = 24,901.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,187.10x = 57,280.65 × 24,901.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,187.10x = 1,426,362,649.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,362,649.85/38,187.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,351.95

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