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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,189.60, 57,331.20 and 24,149.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,189.60, 57,331.20 and 24,149.60 is: 36,253.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,189.60 : 57,331.20 = 24,149.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,189.60/57,331.20 = 24,149.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,189.60x = 57,331.20 × 24,149.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,189.60x = 1,384,525,547.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,525,547.52/38,189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,253.99

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