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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,207.60, 57,311.40 and 24,210.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,207.60, 57,311.40 and 24,210.80 is: 36,316.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,207.60 : 57,311.40 = 24,210.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,207.60/57,311.40 = 24,210.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,207.60x = 57,311.40 × 24,210.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,207.60x = 1,387,554,843.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,554,843.12/38,207.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,316.20

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